The Currents
The brief
Mumenthaler builds an entire film around the spaces between words, watching Isabel Aimé González Sola's Lina navigate a psychological unraveling so subtle you'll question if anything is actually happening. The pacing moves like drifting underwater, all ambient sound and lingering close-ups that make Buenos Aires feel like a city of ghosts. González Sola does incredible work with almost nothing to work with script-wise, conveying a woman's identity crisis through micro-expressions and the way she holds her shoulders. This is for fans of slow-burn character studies like "Petite Maman" or anyone who thinks most movies explain way too much.
The verdict
If you have the patience for meditative character studies that trust you to read between the lines, this is a beautifully understated psychological portrait anchored by González Sola's remarkable performance. If you need clear plot progression or dialogue to drive a story forward, you'll find this glacially paced and frustratingly abstract.
Watch with
- 👤 Solo viewing for maximum contemplation
- ⚠️ Skip if you need plot-driven narratives
Heads up
- Psychological distress and identity crisis themes (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Milagros Mumenthaler
- Cast
- Isabel Aimé González Sola, Esteban Bigliardi, Claudia Sánchez, Ernestina Gatti, Jazmín Carballo, Sara Bessio, Emma Fayo Duarte
Official synopsis
At the height of her career, Lina, a 34-year-old Argentine stylist, is driven by a sudden impulse after an
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with A Private Life (2025)
Both explore women quietly confronting hidden truths about their identities.
Total runtime: 1h 44m + 1h 48m = 3h 32m
