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Madeleine: Anatomy of a Nightmare

1974·Movie
1h 43min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
IMDb5.5

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

Madeleine has just endured a traumatizing miscarriage. Finding herself increasingly lost in bizarre nightmares, she begins to question her life and happiness, taking refuge in extra marital affairs and unstoppable hedonism. But how long can she hide from reality before the brutal consequences of her actions catch up to her?
Italian CinemaPsychological ThrillerAvant-Garde StyleNightmare VisionsExistential CrisisErotic MysterySurreal ImageryAmbiguous NarrativeSlow-Burn Tension

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Directed by:
Roberto Mauri
Written by:
Roberto Mauri

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Is Madeleine: Anatomy of a Nightmare worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Madeleine: Anatomy of a Nightmare rated?

NuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Madeleine: Anatomy of a Nightmare?

1 h 43 min

Madeleine: Anatomy of a Nightmare runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is Madeleine: Anatomy of a Nightmare in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.