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Waking Life (2001)

R · 2001-10-19 · 1h 39m · EN
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Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?

Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.

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Richard LinklaterDirector
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Trevor Jack BrooksTrevor Jack BrooksYoung Boy Playing Paper GameLorelei LinklaterLorelei LinklaterYoung Girl Playing Paper GameWiley WigginsWiley WigginsMain CharacterGlover GillGlover GillAccordion PlayerLara HicksLara HicksViolin PlayerAmes AsbellAmes AsbellViola PlayerLeigh MahoneyLeigh MahoneyViola PlayerSara NelsonSara NelsonCello PlayerJeanine AttawayJeanine AttawayPiano PlayerErik GrostickErik GrostickBass PlayerBill WiseBill WiseBoat Car GuyRobert C. SolomonRobert C. SolomonPhilosophy Professor

Keywords

DreamFreedomParallel worldPhilosophyExistentialismLoss of sense of realityExistenceFree willDreams

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Drama · AnimationTheme affinityDream · Freedom · Parallel WorldNarrative complexityPhilosophyVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityLoss Of Sense Of Reality

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What is Waking Life about?

Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.

How long is Waking Life?

Waking Life has a runtime of 99 minutes.

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