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When It Melts

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Many years after a sweltering summer that spun out of control, Eva returns to the village she grew up in with an ice block in the back of her car. In the dead of winter, she confronts her past and faces up to her tormentors.
When It Melts

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Deftly directed and powerfully acted, When It Melts is a worthy watch, but one whose steady march to a horrific conclusion makes it difficult to recommend.

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Jessica Kiang Variety As the story pivots back and forth between its two timelines, as though hoping one will hold the key to the other’s release, it grows oppressive, as hard to witness as a cornered bird battering itself helplessly against one window, then the next. Feb 3, 2023 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com A film that makes it very clear early on that you're going to watch something horrific in the final act, and yet it doesn't make it clear why you should stick around to do so. Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine When It Melts is a film that lives and dies on the games that it plays with audiences. Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 22, 2023 Full Review Roger Salvans Fotogramas ... As simple as it is effective: an exercise on fatality that manages to leave an imprint that's as bitter as it's addictive. [Full review in Spanish] Feb 9, 2024 Full Review Santiago Alverú Cinemanía (Spain) A story full of regrets and without any type of redemption. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Feb 7, 2024 Full Review Damon Wise Deadline Hollywood Daily The strength of Baetens’ film is that it really lands, and that anyone who sees it will be hard pressed to forget it. Which, to put things in a cryptic way, is what its determined heroine is aiming for. Oct 4, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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matthias s *"When It Melts"* is a hauntingly powerful film that lingers long after the credits roll. The acting is superb, with the cast delivering performances that are both raw and deeply emotional. I thought I was prepared for the heavy subject matter, but the movie still managed to break me. It delves into the darkest corners of human experience with an unflinching gaze, leaving the audience profoundly affected. Some scenes are incredibly difficult to watch, testing the viewer’s emotional limits. Yet, this is what makes the film so impactful—its ability to confront uncomfortable truths without holding back. Despite the emotional toll, I'm glad I finally watched it; though, it's not a decision I made lightly. *"When It Melts"* is Oscar-worthy material, a testament to its storytelling and the bravery of everyone involved. It's a film that impresses, disturbs, and ultimately, stays with you. Four stars. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Veerle Baetens

Director

Charlotte De Bruyne

Eva (adult)

Rosa Marchant

Eva (young)

Amber Metdepenningen

Tess (young)

Matthijs Meertens

Laurens (young)

Anthony Vyt

Tim (young)
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Synopsis Many years after a sweltering summer that spun out of control, Eva returns to the village she grew up in with an ice block in the back of her car. In the dead of winter, she confronts her past and faces up to her tormentors.
Director
Veerle Baetens
Producer
Bart Van Langendonck, Ellen Havenith, Jacques-Henri Bronckart
Screenwriter
Veerle Baetens, Maarten Loix, Lize Spit
Production Co
Flanders Image, Versus Production, PRPL, Savage Film
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Dutch
Runtime
1h 51m