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Willem Dafoe Stars in Impermanence-Themed Hotel Drama

9/1/2025

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"The Souffleur," directed by Gastón Solnicki, stars Willem Dafoe as Lucius, a hotel manager confronting the demolition of his hotel.
The film combines archival footage to explore themes of impermanence and identity.
Dafoe delivers a compelling performance, but the narrative lacks cohesion and feels repetitive.
The film has a runtime of 78 minutes and premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

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Story summary

"The Souffleur," directed by Gastón Solnicki, stars Willem Dafoe as Lucius, a hotel manager confronting the demolition of his hotel.
The film combines archival footage to explore themes of impermanence and identity.
Dafoe delivers a compelling performance, but the narrative lacks cohesion and feels repetitive.
The film has a runtime of 78 minutes and premiered at the Venice Film Festival.