Waking Life (2001)
R 1h 41m 7.3/10 IMDb
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.
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Wiley Wiggins, Bill Wise, Alex E. Jones
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Suicide (discussed or ideation)
Violence & Physical Harm
Self-harm / suicide (depicted)
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