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The Meltdown

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Chile, 1992. Staying with her grandparents at a remote hotel near an Andean ski resort, Inés (9) befriends Hanna (15), a German skier. When Hanna vanishes without a trace, the search for her exposes hidden truths.

Critics Reviews

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Carlos Aguilar The Playlist May 26
A-
As enigmatically as “The Meltdown” unfurls, it leaves enough clues above ground for one to patiently decipher the intricate ideas Martelli is working through in her quietly commanding, narratively rich sophomore film. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com May 18
It’s a well-made film that feels a bit narratively thin, but that almost feels intentional. Go to Full Review David Ehrlich IndieWire May 15
B-
That approach is sneakily effective in spots, especially as it expresses itself through the tenuous friendship that forms between Inés and Lina, but the girl’s reluctance to challenge the status quo has a chilling effect on the movie’s forward momentum Go to Full Review Diane Carson AWFJ.org Jun 30
B+
Through a disappearance in an isolated Andean ski resort in 1992, with parallels to 1990s Chilean politics, 'The Meltdown' indicts a broader world through the eyes of 9-year-old Inés. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) May 23
All of this is shown largely shown through Inés’s wide-eyed POV, as she takes in a world full of half-truths and unprocessed traumas, unable herself to truly parse her own fragile situation. Go to Full Review Anna Miller Next Best Picture May 17
7/10
"The Meltdown" is a slow burn that never reaches the level of tension or payoff one might hope for, but it remains a well-acted and compelling crime thriller nonetheless. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Manuela Martelli

Director

Maya O'Rourke

Inés

Saskia Rosendahl

Hanna

Maia Domagala

Hanna

Jakub Gierszał

Alexander

Paulina Urrutia

Techa
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Movie Info

Synopsis Chile, 1992. Staying with her grandparents at a remote hotel near an Andean ski resort, Inés (9) befriends Hanna (15), a German skier. When Hanna vanishes without a trace, the search for her exposes hidden truths.
Director
Manuela Martelli
Producer
Alejandra García, Alex C. Lo, Andrés Wood
Screenwriter
Manuela Martelli
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 48m