Obsession

About This Movie

Obsession (2022) tells the story of an elderly man's fixation on a Lexus, which he romanticizes in a way that's both poignant and unsettling. The atmosphere is heavy with his longing as the house fills with car imagery, creating this almost claustrophobic feel. The pacing is slow, allowing you to steep in his peculiar fixation, which contrasts sharply with his wife's growing frustration. Their relationship evolves into a tense battleground of desires. The performances have this rawness that makes the characters' emotional journeys feel tangible. It's a stark look at obsession and the lengths to which it can distort reality, all wrapped in a somewhat minimalist approach that lets the themes breathe without being overly dramatic.

Themes of obsession and relationshipsMinimalist direction enhances emotional depthUnique character study of fixation