@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
King's Gambit
A surrealist retelling of Caine and Abel in a black void, where a game of chess is taking place. A boxer uses a punching bag while watching from afar.
Quick Stats
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Votes
2m
Runtime
$400
Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorYorgos Lanthimos
WriterDavid Lynch
CinematographyLuca Guadagnino
ComposerWong Kar-wai
EditorDenis Villeneuve
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Adam Reeves
The Projectionist
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Tilda Portman
Mira
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Joaquin Hardy
Father Abel
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Lupita Ronan
The Conductor
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Brad Isaac
Lena
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Margot Blanchett
Mr. Crane
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Timothée Ali
The Woman in Red
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Zendaya Pugh
Solomon
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Michael Driver
Iris
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Viola Swinton
The Colonel
