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The Meltdown

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Chile, 1992. Staying with her grandparents at a remote hotel near an Andean ski resort, Inés (9) befriends Hanna (15), a German skier. When Hanna vanishes without a trace, the search for her exposes hidden truths.

Critics Reviews

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 6d
It’s a well-made film that feels a bit narratively thin, but that almost feels intentional. Go to Full Review David Ehrlich IndieWire May 15
B-
That approach is sneakily effective in spots, especially as it expresses itself through the tenuous friendship that forms between Inés and Lina, but the girl’s reluctance to challenge the status quo has a chilling effect on the movie’s forward momentum Go to Full Review Jessica Kiang Variety May 15
The Meltdown is another fine showcase for Martelli’s poise and promise as a director, but nine-tenths of it remain underwater. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) 2d
All of this is shown largely shown through Inés’s wide-eyed POV, as she takes in a world full of half-truths and unprocessed traumas, unable herself to truly parse her own fragile situation. Go to Full Review Anna Miller Next Best Picture May 17
7/10
"The Meltdown" is a slow burn that never reaches the level of tension or payoff one might hope for, but it remains a well-acted and compelling crime thriller nonetheless. Go to Full Review Rory O'Connor The Film Stage May 16
[Martelli's] debut feature, Chile ‘76, examined the psychology of a middle-class woman as she engaged with a political moment she’d spent her life trying to avoid. In a way, the hero of The Meltdown goes through that process in reverse. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Manuela Martelli

Director

Maya O'Rourke

Inés

Saskia Rosendahl

Hanna

Maia Domagala

Hanna

Jakub Gierszał

Alexander

Paulina Urrutia

Techa
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Movie Info

Synopsis Chile, 1992. Staying with her grandparents at a remote hotel near an Andean ski resort, Inés (9) befriends Hanna (15), a German skier. When Hanna vanishes without a trace, the search for her exposes hidden truths.
Director
Manuela Martelli
Producer
Alejandra García, Alex C. Lo, Andrés Wood
Screenwriter
Manuela Martelli
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 48m