The Mutants

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The Mutants is an evocative kaleidoscope of surreal images and converging storylines. Young, psychologically disturbed characters create a world of surprising poignancy and make a fantastical journey through the landscape of the spectacular. Teresa Villaverde's film explores the realities and anxieties of adolescence, depression, pregnancy, alcohol, and violent death. Startlingly intense, this film offers a window into the bleak world of isolated and estranged people. Unusual filmmaking techniques and a skewed view of reality also lend The Mutants a sense of urgency and depth. --Kristina Batiste