Waking Life (2001) is a groundbreaking cinematic experience that pushes the limits of technology and creativity. Initially filmed and edited as live-action, the movie underwent a meticulous transformation where each frame was digitally "painted" by a team of over 30 artists, resulting in a visual style reminiscent of an impressionist painting brought to life. This innovative approach merges the realms of computer graphics and traditional filmmaking, showcasing the collaborative genius of writer/director Richard Linklater (known for works like "Slacker," "Dazed and Confused," and "Before Sunrise") and computer animation expert Bob Sabiston, who developed the unique "interpolated rotoscoping" software that brought Waking Life (2001) to life. The film follows Wiley Wiggins (from "Dazed and Confused") as he navigates a series of surreal encounters and observations in a world that blurs the line between reality and dreams. This thought-provoking journey raises the existential question: "Are we sleep-walking through our waking state or wake-walking through our dreams?
Waking Life (2001)
2001 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Richard Linklater
Cast Ethan Hawke · Julie Delpy · Wiley Wiggins · Trevor Jack Brooks · Timothy Speed Levitch · Glover Gill · Laura Hicks · David Sosa · Alex Jones
Soundtrack Glover Gill
Screenplay Richard Linklater
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Title Waking Life
Original title Waking Life
Year 2001
Type Movie
Length 97 min.
Country United States
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