Drama,Thriller,Horror
Chile,Peru
Fever Dream is a psychological thriller movie directed by Claudia Llosa and based on the novel of the same name by Samantha Schweblin. The story follows Amanda, a woman who lies in a hospital bed, delirious and hallucinating after drinking contaminated well water at her vacation home in the countryside. A young boy named David appears by her bedside and begins to question her, trying to jog her memory and understand the events that led up to her hospitalization.
As Amanda struggles to piece together her fragmented memories, she begins to recount a haunting tale of obsession and danger. She tells David about her relationship with a woman named Carla, the mother of a young child named Nina whom Amanda had befriended. Over time, Amanda became increasingly obsessed with Nina, believing that Carla was neglectful and unfit to care for her. Amanda's obsession with Nina becomes all-consuming, driving her to break into Carla's home and attempt to take the child for herself.
As Amanda's story unfolds, it becomes clear that she is not simply suffering from the effects of contaminated water but is in fact recounting events from the past. David, who is revealed to be the spirit of Nina, has been sent to guide Amanda through her memories in an attempt to help her understand the true nature of her obsessive behavior and come to terms with the tragic consequences that followed. The climactic scene of the movie sees Amanda overcome her delirium and confront the reality of her actions, with David/Nina offering comfort and forgiveness.
Fever Dream is a suspenseful and atmospheric movie that explores themes of maternal love, obsession, and the dark side of the human psyche. The performance of its lead actors, particularly Maria Valverde as Amanda and AgustÃn Gargiola as David/Nina, is widely praised for their ability to convey the emotional weight of the story.
