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Waking Life (2001)

Directed by Richard Linklater · Cinematography by Richard Linklater, Tommy Pallotta

R99 min59 frames

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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.

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Waking Life (2001) movie still: medium — A man stands indoors against a dark, textured wall in a dimly lit space. He holds a lit cigarette while…Waking Life (2001) movie still: closeup — An interior space features bright vertical blinds in the background behind a woman. The person faces…Waking Life (2001) movie still: closeup — A simplified animated interior space with solid-colored geometric backgrounds. A woman faces a man while…Waking Life (2001) movie still: fullbody — A man sits cross-legged on a grey paved surface flanked by large white pillars. He holds a lighter in his…Waking Life (2001) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with a rough, textured ceiling above a bed. A young man and woman face one another while…Waking Life (2001) movie still: closeup — A man lies in a bed with a white patterned pillow against a gray wall. He rests his head while looking to…Waking Life (2001) movie still: medium — A man stands in front of a dark chalkboard covered in white chalk scribbles. The man wears a blue shirt and…Waking Life (2001) movie still: medium — A man drives a car through a dry, tan-colored landscape. A small rubber duck sits on the dashboard as the…Waking Life (2001) movie still: wide — A high-angle view shows stylized white and blue buildings standing next to a city. A dense, abstract urban…Waking Life (2001) movie still: wide — An amphibious boat car drives along a paved road near a concrete barrier. Three men sit inside the vessel…Waking Life (2001) movie still: closeup — A man with curly hair appears against a dark background with white star symbols. The subject stares toward…Waking Life (2001) movie still: closeup — A rotoscoped person is shown in a close-up against a stylized park background. The subject gazes away from…Waking Life (2001) movie still: medium — A man in a captain's hat operates a boat under a cloudy sky. The vessel is near a chain link fence and open…Waking Life (2001) movie still: wide — An interior space features three human figures and a chimpanzee on a stool. The chimpanzee reads a paper next…Waking Life (2001) movie still: closeup — A man stands before a simple, flat-colored brown brick wall background. He holds his right index finger…Waking Life (2001) movie still: medium — A school classroom with students sitting in rows facing a large blackboard. A male lecturer stands behind a…

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