Waking Life (2001)

Waking Life is an animated (well, digitally enhanced to seem so) documentary-like film that explores the many questions about sleep, freedom, life and society. Directed by Richard Linklater in 2001, this movie is about a young man who is stuck in a dream world. This movie explores the question, among many others, of if we are walking and living in dreams. He encounters over 50 people who philosophize on their thoughts about dreaming, living, etc. It’s one of the most unique films I have seen in a very long time. I was late to watch it, yes, but it just goes to show it will continue to intrigue and answer questions for a long time. The lucid dream the main character is in makes him wonder if he is dead, and even though the director never intended for the audience to think this, it’s still a lingering question long after the movie ends. I can’t help but make this short and sweet due to the fact that it’s definitely a movie that cannot be explained, but rather needs to be watched. So, watch, it’s mind-blowing.

-KASSANDRA