Avida

Synopsis

Avida, directed by Benoît Delépine, is a surreal and darkly comedic exploration of humanity's vulnerabilities and desires. The film follows a group of eccentric characters, including an overly ambitious woman who seeks fortune and a hapless man trapped in a life of mediocrity. Their paths intersect in bizarre and unexpected ways, leading to a journey through a world marked by absurdity and chaos. With its unique visual style and unsettling humor, Avida challenges viewers to contemplate the price of obsession and the pursuit of dreams in a society that often neglects true value. Delépine's storytelling is both intriguing and offbeat, creating a vivid tapestry of human experience filled with strange twists and turns, making the audience question what it means to truly live.

Cast

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  Benoît Delépine

  L'homme à la tête de scotch

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  Albert Dupontel

  Le garde du corps maladroit

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  Gustave Kervern

  Le captif sourd muet

• Velvet

  Avida

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  Fernando Arrabal

  Le Picador suicidaire

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  Jean-Claude Carrière

  Le richa paranoïaque

Reviews

Avida has garnered mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, achieving a score of 5.6/10 on IMDb. Critics have praised the film's unique aesthetic and its off-kilter humor, describing it as "strikingly unconventional" and "a thought-provoking oddity." The New York Times commented, 'Avida is an audacious exploration of the absurd, a film that revels in its eccentricities and captivates with erratic charm.' On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a notably low score with various viewers commenting on its disjointed narrative. 'The film may leave audiences scratching their heads rather than laughing,' noted one audience reviewer, capturing the film’s polarizing effect. Despite its peculiarities, some viewers appreciated its artistic ambition, highlighting Delépine’s distinctive voice and vision. Critic Eric Kohn from IndieWire noted, 'It’s not for everyone, but those who appreciate the absurd will find elements worth cherishing.' Overall, Avida is a film that invites discourse, eliciting strong reactions whether positive or negative as it traverses the line between humor and surrealism.