A press rating of 3.9 and an audience rating of 4.1/5… The Rapture, Iris Kaltenback’s first feature film, has been very warmly received and is one of the pleasant surprises of this month of October. The film has already been noted by the Critics’ Week Selection Committee at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Internet users emphasize the “power”, “intensity” and “sophistication” of the film.
Selected works from some internet reviews:
Camille J.: “Disturbing, very well done. Psychological work. The lead actor is bursting at the screen. It’s amazing that this is the first movie“
Movie memories: “In a terrifying escalation of the lie, Iris Kaltenbeck then plunges us into the immense loneliness of her character, who tries to reach the pinnacle of her denial at all costs, rapture. A title as ambivalent as its protagonist.“
Miller H. :”A powerful and intense film, very moving, by an outstanding actor. We follow this emotional thriller with bated breath. A must see.”
Tonyglandil: “This movie is precious. We experience emotions and intense suspense throughout the film.“
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Netizens especially highlighted Hafsia Herzi’s performance and the quality of the script. Rapture’s strength also lies in its nuanced handling of motherhood, bringing a break in tone between comedic touches and an air of suspense. “It was a very strong intention and something I was very protective of while financing the film– explained Iris Kaltenbeck in an interview given to AlloCiné.
The documentary approach to the birth scenes is another strength of the film. Birth scenes are shot as rarely. “Indeed, this was the big question that plagued us with cinematographer Marine Atlan: How do we film a midwifery piece? How to photograph labor and delivery?“
What is it about?
How did the life of Lydia, a midwife who is very involved in her work, fall apart? Her breakup, her best friend Salome’s pregnancy or meeting Milos, a possible new love? Lydia is locked in a spiral of lies and their lives are turned upside down…
Rapture is currently in theaters.
* Average as of Friday, October 13, 2023 from ratings and reviews seen on AlloCiné
Source: Allocine
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