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Stars at Noon (2022) poster

Stars at Noon

dir. Claire Denis · 2022

Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Romantic / Tense
Look
gritty realism with intimate close-ups
Structure
nonlinear with fragmented timelines
Plot

Set during the Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua in 1984, it tells the story of the encounter between a mysterious British businessman and an American journalist committed to following the developments of the revolution. The two, driven by a strong connection, will be the protagonists of a love story, remaining prey to a "dangerous labyrinth of lies and conspiracies", trying to escape the country.

Why watch

A British businessman and an American journalist find themselves entangled in a web of lies and conspiracies during the tumultuous Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua. As their connection deepens amidst the chaos, the film immerses viewers in a world where love and danger coexist, creating a palpable tension that lingers throughout the narrative.

Cultural context
1980s Nicaraguan revolutionWestern perceptions of Central Americathe intersection of journalism and personal relationships

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