Tabula Rasa
A psychological thriller about Mie, a young woman with amnesia who is locked up in a secure psychiatric hospital. Mie is visited by Detective Inspector Wolkers who claims she was the last person seen with the vanished Thomas Spectre. As a witness and prime suspect, she appears to be the sole key to this mysterious disappearance. In order to solve the puzzle and find Thomas, Mie has to reconstruct her lost memories and find her way back through the dark labyrinth of her recent past.
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Plot Summary
Tabula Rasa is a raw and unflinching documentary that delves into the life of a man battling severe addiction. Director Joonas Neuvonen captures his own struggles and the devastating impact of drug dependency on his relationships and his sense of self. The film offers an intimate and often harrowing look at the cycle of addiction, recovery, and relapse, blurring the lines between filmmaker and subject.
Critical Reception
Tabula Rasa received critical acclaim for its profound honesty and unflinching portrayal of addiction. Critics lauded Neuvonen's courageous self-examination and the film's intimate, almost voyeuristic, access to his personal struggles. While emotionally challenging, the documentary was praised for its artistic merit and its powerful humanistic approach to a difficult subject, resonating deeply with audiences and reviewers alike.
What Reviewers Say
- A profoundly honest and courageous look at addiction.
- Harrowing yet artistically compelling exploration of personal demons.
- Blurs the lines between documentary and personal confession.
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Awards & Accolades
Premiered at CPH:DOX 2017. Nominated for the Nordic Dox Award.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Tabula Rasa,' is Latin for 'blank slate,' reflecting the hope for a fresh start that often accompanies the journey through addiction and recovery.
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