• Simple Women (2019) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.30/10 from 149 votes

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Synopsis

Federica (Jasmine Trinca), a clumsy, graceless Italian director, had her first epileptic seizure on Christmas Day 1989 while watching the execution of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena Ceausescu on television.

Since childhood, her only passion was cinema, and one film in particular played an important role: Hal Hartley's Simple Men (1992), in which Romanian actress Elina Löwensohn has an onscreen seizure.

For Federica, it was a critical moment of reflection and connection.

Years later, Federica has the opportunity to make a film in Bucharest about the life of her long-time icon.

But the real Elina Löwensohn is much different from the one in Federica's imagination and the true characters of both the actor and the director quickly reveal themselves.

Seeing through a new lens, Federica's mind becomes clouded and her ideas for the film less clear.

Mid-production, she has a fit of epilepsy; through her blurred vision, the faint lines between life and art fade entirely.

Director Chiara Malta was inspired by a meeting with the real Elina Löwensohn, an experience that started her questioning what exists behind a simulacrum.

In her tender, playful, multi-layered fiction debut, she crafts a film that cleverly toys with perceptions and projections.

Guiding us through the unconscious, Chiara Malta marches her characters from realism to the realm of magic realism, all the while weaving a captivating fable about idol worship and identity.

The hypnotizing and innovative Simple Women proceeds like a colorful Matryoshka: with the removal of each layer, preconceived images take on new and spectacular forms.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Simple Women
	Noise Check	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Löwensound	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Bucarest Walk	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Not so Simple	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Mirror and Snow	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Behind the Screen	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Doubt	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Epileptic Tv	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Stars Arrival	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Night Walk	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Cloudy Shooting	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Behind the Scene	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	I'm Not Elina	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Elina Said Yes	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Still Parade	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Löwenwaves	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	Kool Thing (Sonic Youth)	Olivier Mellano: Performer
	I'm Not Elina	Olivier Mellano: Performer

User reviews

Donald Lopez

6/10

The use of music in Simple Women is both tender and playful, adding a whimsical touch to the film's fable about idol worship and identity.

Paul Moore

5/10

Overall, the band soundtrack of Simple Women is a masterful piece of art that elevates the film to new heights, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Donald Turner

7/10

The soundtrack of Simple Women is a mesmerizing and innovative blend of music that perfectly captures the film's multi-layered narrative and themes.

Laura Scott

9/10

The soundtrack of Simple Women is a mesmerizing work of art that elevates the emotional depth of the film, enhancing every scene with its haunting melodies and evocative compositions.

Linda Williams

5/10

The music captures the essence of Federica's blurred vision and clouded mind, creating a sense of unease and uncertainty that mirrors her internal struggles.

Stephanie Scott

8/10

The use of music in the film seamlessly transitions between realism and magic realism, enhancing the fable-like quality of the story and creating a captivating audiovisual experience for the audience.

William Green

6/10

The soundtrack's ability to seamlessly transition between realism and magic realism mirrors the film's exploration of perception and projection, making it a standout element of the overall cinematic experience.

Thomas Carter

9/10

The music in Simple Women is a powerful storytelling tool that effortlessly guides viewers through the shifting landscapes of reality and imagination, mirroring Federica's blurred vision and challenging perceptions of identity and idol worship. The soundtrack truly enhances the film's magic realism, making it a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

Deborah Carter

5/10

The band soundtrack of Simple Women is a captivating blend of hypnotizing and innovative melodies that perfectly complement the film's multi-layered narrative.

Susan Johnson

10/10

Each note in the soundtrack seems to resonate with the complex layers of the characters' inner struggles, creating a rich tapestry of sound that immerses the audience in Federica's journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration.

Margaret Evans

8/10

The music in Simple Women cleverly toys with perceptions, creating a hypnotizing atmosphere that immerses the viewer in Federica's blurred reality.

Anthony Lopez

4/10

The music in Simple Women felt disconnected from the narrative, failing to enhance the storytelling or create a cohesive atmosphere that would immerse the audience in Federica's world. Instead of complementing the visuals and dialogue, the soundtrack often felt like an afterthought, leaving a sense of emptiness and missed opportunities for emotional resonance.

Donna Gonzalez

3/10

The soundtrack of Simple Women failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of Federica's journey, lacking the necessary gravitas to convey the inner turmoil and confusion she experiences throughout the film.

Joshua Turner

7/10

Each track guides the audience through the unconscious, enhancing the storytelling and adding depth to the characters' emotional journeys.

Betty Lewis

6/10

Each track in the soundtrack adds depth and emotion to the unfolding story, enhancing the viewer's connection to Federica's journey of self-discovery.

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