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La Chimera

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Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. To find her, Arthur challenges the invisible, searches everywhere, goes inside the earth -- in search of the door to the afterlife of which myths speak. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these characters unfold, all in search of the Chimera.
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If La Chimera is a wild, improbable pursuit, this marvelous and magical tale by Alice Rochrwacher is the pie in the sky to behold.

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Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) 05/13/2024
The film's got more than a hint of Fellini in it; a carnivalesque rogues galleria of faces... Go to Full Review
Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 05/12/2024
5/5
The film’s riches come from Rohrwacher’s seemingly inexhaustible wealth of ideas... Go to Full Review
Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) 05/10/2024
5/5
It stirs up a fierce protectiveness in the viewer. Treasure this now, hold it, turn it, and examine it from all sides, or it may slip beyond your grasp. Go to Full Review
Clotilde Chinnici Movie Marker Jul 27
4/5
La Chimera succeeds in not imposing any moral judgement on its characters, despite their dreadful action that anyone would normally frown upon. Go to Full Review
Henry Wong Esquire UK Jul 20
Only when the credits began to roll did I realise that, a little like Arthur on his never ending pursuit, I had been holding my breath, waiting for a moment of discovery. Go to Full Review
Cody Allen Geek Vibes Nation Jul 20
10/10
La Chimera stands as a triumph of cinematic storytelling, a poignant meditation on the human condition and the eternal quest for meaning in a world fraught with uncertainty. Go to Full Review
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Shane E 04/15/2024 It was mysterious and accidentally beautiful. It reminded me of what movies can be. See more elaine f 04/14/2024 A sweet, funny, sad movie. Great actors (although the Italian gang was a little stereotypical). We could see it again since. See more Marshall 04/14/2024 A film for the film lovers!! Parts of it reminded me of things Kubrick and Godard would do! Solid movie!! See more Marcos G 04/12/2024 A poetic reflection on our dreams, our failures, and the unavoidable obstacles placed before us. See more Tom F Oct 24 An interestingly structured story of love and antiquity theft. See more Daniel B @observor Jun 24 Very slow, artsy film about tomb raiders in Italy. Strictly for the arthouse crowd. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. To find her, Arthur challenges the invisible, searches everywhere, goes inside the earth -- in search of the door to the afterlife of which myths speak. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these characters unfold, all in search of the Chimera.
Director
Alice Rohrwacher
Producer
Carlo Cresto-Dina, Eli Bush, Jeff Deutchman, Tom Quinn, Manuela Melissano, Alexandra Henochsberg, Pierre-François Piet, Michael Weber
Screenwriter
Alice Rohrwacher, Marco Pettenello, Carmela Covino
Distributor
NEON
Production Co
Ad Vitam Production, Arte, Amka Films Productions, RAI Cinema, Tempesta
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 29, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$998.7K
Runtime
2h 10m
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