La Chimera

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La Chimera

Released Mar 29

2h 10m

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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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Critics Consensus

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)

The film's got more than a hint of Fellini in it; a carnivalesque rogues galleria of faces...

May 13, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The film’s riches come from Rohrwacher’s seemingly inexhaustible wealth of ideas...

Rated: 5/5

May 12, 2024

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

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.

Rated: 5/5

May 10, 2024

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Hayley Croke

Loud and Clear Reviews

It’ll make you want to live more boldly, love more intensely and appreciate the beauty in everything that surrounds you.

Rated: 4.5/5

Oct 20, 2024

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Alex Heeney

Seventh Row

[La Chimera] plays like a fairy tale and a bit of a caper, but O’Connor adds depth to this conflicted man who isn’t sure if he wants to start a new chapter of life or stay frozen in his grief.

Oct 5, 2024

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A.S. Hamrah

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La Chimera is the simpler, wiser, and newer film, with a more intimate connection to a larger, deeper past...

Sep 16, 2024

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Shane E

It was mysterious and accidentally beautiful. It reminded me of what movies can be.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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elaine f

A sweet, funny, sad movie. Great actors (although the Italian gang was a little stereotypical). We could see it again since.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Marshall

A film for the film lovers!! Parts of it reminded me of things Kubrick and Godard would do! Solid movie!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Marcos G

A poetic reflection on our dreams, our failures, and the unavoidable obstacles placed before us.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Audience Member

A creative mix of adventure and morality, wrapped in a love story. A playful swing between reality and fantasy. Josh O'Connor delivers a subtle yet rich performance of a complex character with a well rounded cast of supporting actors.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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julie b

I’m still thinking about this one after seeing it…dreamlike, haunting, and quirky, and made me continually question what was real. Enjoyed the playful, at times disorienting, camera work and imagery, as well as the eccentric characters. Josh O’Connor’s performance is a highlight, including watching him frantically run around Italian village in a rumpled linen suit plus shearling jacket. There’s no handholding in this, so there were things I didn’t fully grasp in the moment, but I still liked it and the more I read and reflect now, the more I appreciate it. “Who does it belong to - everyone or no one?”

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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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: Arte, Tempesta, Ad Vitam Production, Amka Films Productions, RAI Cinema
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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