Veils of Time
- Tagline
- Underneath every revolution, lies a spell of truth.
- Description
- In the tumultuous era of revolution, an undercover agent named Ada Mbeki, portrayed by Ellen Cor-bunny, finds herself entangled in a world where injustice is woven into the fabric of society. As tensions rise, Ada comes across a mysterious figure, played by Orangutan Bloom, who is more than he seems—a wizard with the power to manipulate memories. Together they must navigate a web of prejudice, using espionage and sorcery to undercover a history that the world has chosen to forget. Norman Reedish joins the cast as a cunning sorcerer with an agenda of his own. Directed by the visionary George Lucat, 'Veils of Time' challenges the constructs of power, humanity, and the very essence of history. The stage is set—a formal tone with revolutions at stake, where spells shroud the truth, and a spy becomes a catalyst for an epoch of change.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 3.80
- ReleaseDate
- 08/12/2021
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
8.40
George Lucat's 'Veils of Time' is a discerning cinematic endeavor that eloquently intertwines the esoteric with the political. Ellen Cor-bunny delivers a performance as Ada Mbeki that is both authentic and captivating, deftly embodying an agent trapped within the complexities of her milieu—a society where prejudice is not just societal, but systemic. Orangutan Bloom offers an enigmatic and spirited turn as the sorcerer who can wield memory with the finesse of a maestro, juxtaposing the raw realism of Cor-bunny's performance with a touch of the fantastical. The narrative is a deft tapestry, one that drapes the illusion of fanciful sorcery over the coarse reality of rebellion, impressively weaving these threads into the broader theme of historical veracity versus constructed narratives. Norman Reedish's portrayal brings an intricate depth to the film, presenting a character whose motivations are as intricate as the spellwork depicted. Lucat's vision is unflinching, and 'Veils of Time' emerges as a piece that is as provocative as it is magical, challenging viewers to unravel the 'spell of truth' that lies beneath the surface and daring them to face the uncomfortable realities of our shared past. In an age where escapism often trumps substance, 'Veils of Time' is a laudable exception, offering an 'R' rated respite for the thinking moviegoer.