Undergods

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Year: 2021

Runtime: 92 min

Language: English

Director: Chino Moya

Echo Score: 61

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In a decaying Europe, the unexpected arrival of strangers throws the lives of several men into disarray, leading to chaotic consequences. The film presents a darkly humorous journey through different time periods, blending fantastical elements with unsettlingly familiar modern settings, like the sterile environment of IKEA. An original synth score, reminiscent of 1980s electronica, underscores the unfolding drama as failed societies and contemporary anxieties collide.

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