MOVIE
Waking Life
“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.
Release / first air2001-10-19
Original languageEN
GenresAnimation, Drama, Fantasy
DirectorRichard Linklater
WriterRichard Linklater
Budget$2,000,000
Revenue$3,176,880
ProductionIFC Productions, Thousand Words
Cast & Crew
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Ethan HawkeJesse
Julie DelpyCeline
Wiley WigginsMain Character
Bill WiseBoat Car Guy
Alex E. JonesMan in Car with P.A.
Steven SoderberghInterviewed on Television
Ken WebsterBartender
Charles GunningAngry Man in Jail
Lorelei LinklaterYoung Girl Playing Paper GameKeywords
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