The Tragedy of Images

The Tragedy of Images

An essay on a new theory of the human soul.

2024 · 74 min · Horror, Thriller, Drama

The plot revolves around two completely different and distant women — a nurse and a fashion model — who are haunted by their own spectre after going through the same experience: they can no longer see their reflections in the mirror.

Directed by Kalel Pessôa · Written by Kalel Pessôa

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