UNITED STATES · 2001

Waking Life

Richard Linklater
lucid dreaming philosophy of reality free will and determinism consciousness and identity meaning of existence
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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.

Year2001
CountryUnited States
DirectorRichard Linklater
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