Synopsis
In 'Waking Life', a nameless protagonist finds himself trapped in a continuous dream, where he encounters a series of individuals who engage him in philosophical and existential discussions. The movie uses rotoscope animation to create a dreamlike aesthetic, further enhancing the exploration of consciousness, dreams, and free will.
Did You Know?
- First feature-length film to be entirely animated using Rotoscope.
- Used many different artists, giving each scene a unique aesthetic.
- Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy appear as their 'Before' characters.
- Director Richard Linklater appears as himself in a pinball scene.
- Many philosophy discussions in the film were improvised.
Iconic Quotes
- Dream is destiny.
- Every moment is the paradox of now or never.
- Life is only a dream and we are the imagination of ourselves.
- We're all co-authors of this dancing exuberance.
- The ongoing WOW is happening right NOW.
