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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.

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David Ehrlich IndieWire 2d
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 Jessica Kiang Variety 2d
The Meltdown is another fine showcase for Martelli’s poise and promise as a director, but nine-tenths of it remain underwater. Go to Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter 2d
Confused connections, parental proxies, colonial histories -- Martelli interweaves these narrative strands with skill and artistry. Go to Full Review Anna Miller Next Best Picture 1d
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 Rory O'Connor The Film Stage 1d
[Martelli's] debut feature, Chile ‘76, examined the psychology of a middle-class woman as she engaged with a political moment she’d spent her life trying to avoid. In a way, the hero of The Meltdown goes through that process in reverse. Go to Full Review Eulàlia Iglesias Caimán Cuadernos de Cine 2d
Although timely, this transnational vision somewhat dilutes the focus of a film that finds much of its strength in its geographical encapsulation. 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