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Juan Carlos O La historia es interesante, las actuaciones son buenas, pero la película se queda corta, me imagino que por presupuesto y por apegarse a la historia real. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Carwan D Why Are “Glitches” Essential in the World of “Truths” and “Interpretations”? By Carwan Dourandich Originally published in Etemaad Newspaper, Issue №5591 Reality, written and directed by Tina Satter, is an American mystery-thriller film that premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it was nominated for Best Film and Best Director. The central theme of Reality revolves around the concept of a “glitch in the system.” The director skillfully employs visual effects — more precisely, “glitches” — to challenge the notion of a “perfect” system or, in this case, to question the truthfulness of the film’s narrative itself. Satter deliberately censors essential information from the documents and dialogues in the film, forcing the audience to engage with the narrative, seeking to uncover the truth. These distortions — or “crashes” — are not accidental; rather, they are precisely timed and intentional disruptions that add layers of complexity to the storytelling. The presence of these visual crashes or glitches inherently directs the audience’s mind toward digital errors and viruses — entities capable of infiltrating enemy systems, accessing classified data, and exploiting it for their own advantage. Within the film’s framework, noise functions as a rupture between the filmmaker’s simulated narrative and the real story. The film reveals how a minor “noise” within the U.S. security system — Reality Winner — has caused a massive disruption, leading to unexpected events and unintended consequences within a seemingly “perfect, flawless, uninterrupted, and well-orchestrated” system. This small noise was so catastrophic for the government that it fostered the perception that the system was fundamentally dysfunctional. At the same time, the filmmaker subtly suggests that the successful transmission of information or truth necessitates noise — figures like Reality Winner. In other words, without noise, no precise information can exist. To the public, the system’s functionality appears as a “mystery,” but interference from noise unravels this enigma. In this scenario, The Intercept news agency plays the role of a mediator for the noise — acting as a noise itself within the United States. However, unlike Reality Winner, this news outlet, leveraging its media influence, is capable of shifting an object away from its conventional and seamless discourse, stripping meanings from established concepts and words, and generating new interpretations. When, in certain parts of the film, Reality Winner — or at other times, the police officers — briefly but unnaturally disappear through a visual glitch, the audience is momentarily thrust into a void of meaning. These empty, incomprehensible spaces may signify the characters’ or the narrative’s loss of control, thereby challenging the viewers’ assumptions about hypothetical narratives. Through these distorted visuals and manipulated narratives, the audience is propelled into the precarious realm of “truth” and “interpretation.” For me, Reality is a film about noise — noise that both exposes the gaps between the system’s function and its malfunctions and, paradoxically, acts as a bridge to fill those gaps. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/25 Full Review Avindu G To all who exposed the truth as Reality did changing the world and especially the ones who didn't survive the process, this remake of Reality's story will be a tribute. The expressions of an individual who's going to loose everything for exposing truth was patiently reenacted by Sydney. Great cinematography and visual effects that captures the moments of a hero laying down arms. Great background music. Excellent story telling by the producers to mix the actual records to thin the line between the movie and the true story. Instead of a documentary this serves the purpose much better and wishing Reality a happy birthday as well ! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Audience Member Sydney distinguishes herself as a first rate actress in this film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/30/24 Full Review paul c I’ve never seen Sweeney in a movie but wow brilliant actress. Very original and intriguing film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Amir S An excellent detective drama film, it presents a true story in a good and convincing way, the main actress surprises with her acting and simply plays very perfectly. The twist in the film is good and then it is even interesting to read in various sources about the true story on which the plot is based. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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