Palace

About This Movie

"Palace" offers a haunting exploration of an old hotel that feels almost alive with its peculiar architecture. The mix of unsettling symbols and the story of Luis and Raúl Alaejos, an uncle-nephew duo, creates a sense of eerie curiosity. The pacing is deliberately slow, allowing the viewer to soak in the atmospheric details while the hotel’s history unravels like a dream, or maybe a nightmare. It's not just a documentary; it’s a meditation on space, memory, and familial bonds. The practical effects are minimal, relying on the natural decay and character of the hotel itself, and the performances feel genuine, capturing the essence of someone drawn into the unknown. It's distinctive in how it blends the personal with the architectural, leaving you with lingering questions.

Documentary style emphasizes atmosphereFocus on architectural symbolsThemes of memory and family ties