Waking Life

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.

Tagline

“Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Director

Richard Linklater

Original Language

EN

What is Waking Life about?

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.

Who directed Waking Life?

Waking Life was directed by Richard Linklater.

When was Waking Life released?

Waking Life was released on October 19, 2001.

How long is Waking Life?

Waking Life has a runtime of 1h 41m.

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