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... this isn't. So no pun intended - there are some similarities though ... and I understand if some might feel that way. Now let's be clear: Anora is a way better more coherent and deeper look (especially psychologically speaking) ... this right here is quite the mental journey.

And metaphysical one - especially when it comes to the mind and what our main character thinks she is going through ... cursed and all that. IQ wise there may not be much difference between Anora and the main character here ... which is not meant to be shade. They are not the sharpest tools, but they are not entirely low IQ either ... they just have a way of life and living ... that you may not entirely be able to grasp. And they are not able to comprehend all the things that are about to happen to them.

This may have less nudity than the movie I mentioned, but it does have more depravities for sure ... there is one bathroom scene early on ... well you may not have the stomach for it. There are people who are into that kind of stuff. While there is never penetration (at least for the version I saw at a festival), it is always borderline (frame wise) what is shown. I assume this never crossed the line but it filmed it in a way that made it looked blurred to say the least.

Acting wise this is awesome to say the least. And it is quite unpredictable ... watch this as long as it is still a "secret"/hidden gem ... but only if you are not a sensitive soul ...

The word cult film sometimes can have a negative connotation and other times is haphazardly applied to movies undeserving of the title. I hold "cult movie" in the highest regard because it means that it is in a category of its own and reaches the people that will appreciate it for what it's meant to be. Passion. Art. Craft. Film. Not a movie...a FILM! This movie is cult for all the right, and deserving, reasons. It has surpassed all my favorite cult films (save Big Lebowski).

Knowing almost nothing about the film other than the trailer and name before watching it, This movie was everything I hoped it would be and more! The story was expertly crafted, the cinematography and the precision in which the film was edited completely drew me in and complemented the story pacing. The acting was sparingly over the top where it needed to be and over all perfectly grounded in reality through most of the film to anchor everything else. The scene in the toilet of the party with the help was heart wrenching. I really ended up caring for the characters.

People are either going to love this or hate it. I don't think there will be an in between.