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Medusa

2021

Anita Rocha da Silveira

Mariana Oliveira, Bruna Linzmeyer, Thiago Fragoso, Lara Tremouroux ...

5.5

103

Fantasy. Horror Many, many years ago, the beautiful Medusa was severely punished by Athena, the virgin goddess, for the loss of her purity. Today, Mariana belongs to a world where she must do her utmost to keep up the appearance of a perfect woman. In order not to fall into temptation, she tries hard to control everything and everyone around her. However, the day will come when the urge to scream will be stronger than it ever has been.

	Media	Author	Review
		John Nugent Empire	"A unique take on the whodunnit mould, and a hell of a debut from British filmmaker Thomas Hardiman (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Jared Mobarak The Film Stage	"There’s plenty to like here: gorgeous cinematography (...) and stellar performances"
		Paul Whitington Irish Independent	"A great story ruined by farcical scenes and a villain who looks like he's eaten a bad clam (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Elizabeth Weitzman The Wrap	"Anita Rocha da Silveira filters 'Suspiria', 'Carrie' and 'Heathers' through her own aesthetic to create a witty and chilling take on the patriarchy"
		Dennis Harvey Variety	"'Medusa” a compelling mixed bag. It may miss the bull’s-eye, but not for lack of intriguing ideas or style."
		Martin Kudlac Screen Anarchy	"The director continues in the coming-of-age exploration of sexuality and sexual politics in 'Medusa', albeit on a larger scale, with a more colorful palette and more extensive genre-bending"
		Katie Rife IndieWire	"As impeccable as the vibe may be, 'Medusa' would be more effective if it holistically incorporated its themes and look into a fully fleshed-out narrative, rather than simply indulging them for their own sake"
		Marya E. Gates rogerebert.com	"'Medusa' casts its gaze at the hypocritical and violent world of purity culture with unflinching honesty that will leave the audience spellbound long after the credits roll (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Mary Beth McAndrews Dread Central	"A dazzling technical triumph supported by incredible acting (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Kevin Maher The Times	"The cast try to out-Almodovar each other in every scene —the collective weak link in an otherwise impressive debut (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Tara Brady Irish Times	"The film's ideas about women as religious enforcers, complicit in their own subjugation, are fascinating (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Jenny Nulf Austin Chronicle	"What begins as a punchy, feminine-biting satire becomes fuzzy after the first act. It's an admirable effort, but an overstuffed, demanding one as well (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 5)"
		Demetrios Matheou Screendaily	"Anita Rocha da Silveria cements her reputation with this stylish satire (...) satirical, amusing, stylish and strange"
		Peter Bradshaw The Guardian	"Anita Rocha da Silveira has dreamed up an unconventional, shaky but interesting swipe at Bolsonaro’s authoritarianism (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Natalia Keogan Paste Magazine	"A promising comeback from a filmmaker who possesses an invigorating voice and vision"
		Beatrice Loayza The New York Times	"'Medusa' is a straightforward character study, tackling issues like the scourge of Western beauty standards and the difficulties of leaving an abusive relationship along the way"

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