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Movie poster: Spell Reel (2017)
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Spell Reel

2017 · 96 min Documentary
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

The first image is in black and white, upside down and projected into a black box that then becomes the frame. It now hovers like a time capsule near a man’s face. He looks down, listening in on a female guerrilla fighter and translating her words from Fulani. Within the capsule, money is counted and paid out as a new currency, the numbers of the years run backwards in the black box. A 16-mm film glides through the man's hands and is transferred to a laptop screen frame by frame.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2017
Country Guinea-Bissau, Germany, Portugal
Genre Documentary
Director Filipa César
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (5 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Spell Reel has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

Released in 2017, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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