Closet Land
A young writer is interrogated by a sadistic secret policeman. She is accused of embedding political messages in her children's stories. The entire movie takes place in one room, with only the two actors. The movie is set in an unidentified, modern police state.
Release Year
1991
Runtime
94 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
A young writer is interrogated by a sadistic secret policeman. She is accused of embedding political messages in her children's stories. The entire movie takes place in one room, with only the two actors. The movie is set in an unidentified, modern police state.
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Closet Land is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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