The Salton Sea

• Crime
• Drama
• Mystery
• Thriller

A neo-noir steeped in the desolate beauty of the Californian desert, *The Salton Sea* unravels as a fractured portrait of grief and manufactured identity. Following a man who assumes a new life after personal tragedy, the film isn't a conventional crime thriller but a deeply atmospheric descent into a world of drug-fueled delusion and police corruption, blurring the lines between reality and self-created narratives. The narrative’s strength lies in its fragmented structure, mirroring the protagonist’s unstable psyche and utilizing flashbacks to unveil a haunting past. Unlike typical redemption arcs, this story explores how one might *construct* a new self within a decaying landscape, finding fleeting connection amidst pervasive loneliness and a spiraling conspiracy. It’s a visually arresting, jazz-infused meditation on loss, offering brief moments of connection before pulling you back into a world of inescapable despair.