Feature film — 2001
Waking Life (2001)
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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A high-signal pick with 992 votes.
IFC Productions / Thousand Words / Detour Filmproduction / Flat Black Films
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Director: Richard Linklater
On screen
Cast & crew
Ethan Hawke
Jesse
Julie Delpy
Celine
Wiley Wiggins
Main Character
Bill Wise
Boat Car Guy
Alex E. Jones
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Steven Soderbergh
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Ken Webster
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Lorelei Linklater
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