Elena lives alone in a foreign country while being involved in a toxic relationship, which culminates with her murder by her ex-partner. She will then begin a journey through different emotions, images and memories which will transform her violent death into a peaceful departure from life. Narrated through a visual stream of consciousness, Elena represents the destiny and the voice of many women like her, dying due to femicide every day.
This film was filled with great plot points. Unfortunately, they all contradicted each other and clashed. Had the premise of Awake been more consistent and accurately portrayed the real world aspect, I think this could have been an extreme success.
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Cinderella has been adapted many times over, with the latest adaptation from Amazon sparking controversy over its girlboss agenda. But what of diversity? We rank some of the most popular adaptations for diversity.
Christopher Nolan transforms Homer's ancient epic into one of the most breathtaking cinematic spectacles of his career. While its nonlinear storytelling and exposition occasionally hold it back, The Odyssey is a visually stunning, emotionally resonant blockbuster that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.
Written and directed by Rian Johnson (Looper, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi), Knives Out was one of the most clever and intricately crafted films of 2019.
Friendships are tested when two girls have a crush on the popular boy at school.
