Waking Life
“Dreams. What are they? An escape from reality or reality itself?”
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Ethan Hawke·Jesse
Julie Delpy·Celine
Wiley Wiggins·Main Character
Bill Wise·Boat Car Guy
Alex E. Jones·Man in Car with P.A.
Steven Soderbergh·Interviewed on Television
Ken Webster·Bartender
Charles Gunning·Angry Man in Jail
Lorelei Linklater·Young Girl Playing Paper Game
Trevor Jack Brooks·Young Boy Playing Paper Game
Average shot length
8s per shot
Richard Linklater's career average is 8.1s across 17 measured films —see the full picture.