Overview

• 'La Chimera,' directed by Alice Rohrwacher, is a critically acclaimed film blending magical realism with historical narrative, set in 1980s Tuscany.
• The film follows Arthur, played by Josh O'Connor, a troubled Englishman with a mystical ability to locate ancient Etruscan artifacts, on a quest driven by the memory of his deceased lover.
• Critics praise the film's magical neo-realism, captivating performances, and the thematic exploration of the past's influence on the present.
• Arthur's interactions with a group of tomb raiders and his complex relationship with the past and the pursuit of the afterlife form the core of the narrative.
• The film's unique visual style, combining various film stocks and a documentary feel, enhances its magical and historical elements.