Embers

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Embers

Released Aug 5, 2016

1h 26m

Drama

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After a global neurological epidemic, those who remain search for meaning and connection in a world without memory. Five interwoven stories explore different facets of life without memory in a future that has no past.

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Bill Stamets

Chicago Sun-Times

This sci-fi indie... imagines a near-future dystopia where retrograde and anterograde amnesia afflict humanity... Director Claire Carre and co-writer/producer Charles Spano artfully design five story lines for a tragic take on the loss of self-knowledge.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 15, 2019

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

While one wishes Carr, who shares screenplay credit with Charles Spano, might have hung those stirring visuals on more involving plotting, "Embers" nevertheless makes a strong, not to mention timely, impression.

Aug 5, 2016

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Anton Bitel

Sight & Sound

Carr weaves from her ensemble amnesi-apocalypse a reflection of the human condition as philosophically compelling as it is emotionally intelligent, while celebrating our species' tenacious resilience...

Apr 27, 2016

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

It's an odd film, with a lot of intensity and three interesting performances, but somewhat dull or blunted in its outlook and impact.

Jul 8, 2020

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

The film makes its viewers think and does not take them for idiots.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 19, 2020

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C.J. Prince

Way Too Indie

On the surface, Carré's film looks like standard post-apocalyptic fare, but its tone is anything but.

May 22, 2019

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bryan b

Scifi version of memento and 50 first dates.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

This movie was one of the biggest wastes of my time and money. By far, the worst movie I have ever seen. It appears to attempt at an artsy portrayal of a loss of memory, vaguely reminiscent of Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, but the lack of interesting characters AND plot makes this movie complete garbage. The concept of characters with no memory appears to be enticing, but this movie confuses memory and personality, and fails to have a single engaging character the audience feels invested in. This is my least favorite movie of all time. Don't waste your energy.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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ian b

Clever. Thoughtful but slow

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Moving, thoughtful sci-fi drama with an incredible concept and rich characters

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/today-at-the-chicago-international-film-festival-embers/

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

Utterly terrible waste of time, if you enjoy movies with no premise, plot, or ending then get ready for a treat!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Synopsis

After a global neurological epidemic, those who remain search for meaning and connection in a world without memory. Five interwoven stories explore different facets of life without memory in a future that has no past.

Director: Claire Carré
Producer: Charles Spano, Warren Fischer, Karen Fischer
Screenwriter: Charles Spano, Claire Carré
Distributor: Slamdance on the Road
Production Co: Chaotic Good
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 5, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 2, 2016
Runtime: 1h 26m

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