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The Lift

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On a cold winter morning, a group of strangers finds themselves trapped in an elevator of an office building in the heart of the city. As the hours pass, what initially seemed like a fleeting adventure turns into a psychological game of survival. Among the captives is a mysterious man hiding a dark secret, an energetic woman who refuses to let fear consume her, and an elderly man who reminisces about simpler times.

With each failed attempt to free themselves, tensions rise and personalities clash, revealing grudges and hidden desires. As the situation grows increasingly desperate, the characters begin to emotionally strip themselves bare, sharing stories of their lives that highlight how absurd and tragic they can be.

The true horror does not come from the stuck elevator, but from the revelations that arise within this confinement, where each person faces their own demons and fears. Time becomes an illusion, and the interactions between them are both a source of despair and a glimpse of human connection. At its core, the film explores what defines us in times of crisis and how, sometimes, a critical situation can erase social barriers and reduce life to its most pure and raw essence. The tension escalates, and the struggle for freedom reveals more than just a simple escape, but an internal quest for redemption and meaning amidst adversity.

Media type
Movie
Year
1983
Director
Dick Maas
Writer
Dick Maas
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.10
Actors
Huub Stapel
Willeke van Ammelrooy
Josine van Dalsum
Liz Snoyink
Wiske Sterringa
Huib Broos
Pieter Lutz
Johan Hobo
Dick Scheffer
Matthias Maat
Ger van Groningen
Jan Anne Drenth
Emma Onrust
Sydney Kuyer
Cor Witschge
Paul Gieske
Piet Römer
Serge-Henri Valcke
Onno Molenkamp
Manfred de Graaf
Agnes Schuch
Gerard Thoolen
Kees Prins
Siem Vroom
Aat Ceelen
Arnica Elsendoorn
Guus Hoes
Ab Abspoel
Hans Dagelet
Isabelle Brok
Carola Gijsbers van Wijk
Theo Pont
Ad Noyons
Coby Timp
Hans Veerman
Peer Mascini
Michiel Kerbosch
Luk van Mello
Mariëlle Sprong
Gender
Terror
Ciencia ficción
Suspense
Fantasy
Country
Netherlands
Producers
Matthijs van Heijningen
Original title
De Lift
Duration
95
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