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So Unreal

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A documentary that is both a history and philosophical exploration of cyberspace cinema, from 1981-2001 (The Matrix, Tron, Tetsuo, eXisTenz and beyond). Narrated by pop culture icon Debbie Harry, the film examines cinema as a conduit for humanity's fear, anxiety, elation and obsession over the emerging technology at the end of the millennium.

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Tara Judah Sight & Sound Feb 12
A cyberpunk nostalgia trip told in six parts, Kramer’s historical cultural break down is a film analysis portal akin to Morpheus’s red pill. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Nov 2
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As with most visual essays, there's a limit to the effectiveness of such an informational blast, and while Kramer has a defined presentation for "So Unreal," the feature wears thin in its second half. Go to Full Review Stephen Dalton The Film Verdict 03/10/2024
Amanda Kramer's debut documentary trawls classic sci-fi and cyberpunk cinema seeking cautionary clues about our current age of digital dystopia. Go to Full Review Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast 10/15/2023
2.5/4
A cinematic essay that tries to oversell its thesis but still feels like an unformed collection of notes from an eager student that almost tries to blame the movies for our complacence towards A.I. while also ignoring one timely and telling title. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 10/09/2023
This documentary feels overstuffed and is somewhat laborious to sit through, especially when paired with Debbie Harry’s sleepy narration, but cinephiles and fans of science fiction should really get a kick out of it. Go to Full Review Nadine Whitney AWFJ.org 10/04/2023
So Unreal is a remarkable philosophical visual essay which delves deep into the psychology of cinema and audiences. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Amanda Kramer

Director

Debbie Harry

Narrator

Amanda Kramer

Writer

Britt Brown

Writer

Amanda Kramer

Screenwriter

Britt Brown

Screenwriter

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Synopsis A documentary that is both a history and philosophical exploration of cyberspace cinema, from 1981-2001 (The Matrix, Tron, Tetsuo, eXisTenz and beyond). Narrated by pop culture icon Debbie Harry, the film examines cinema as a conduit for humanity's fear, anxiety, elation and obsession over the emerging technology at the end of the millennium.
Director
Amanda Kramer
Producer
Amanda Kramer, Benjamin Shearn, Joe Yanick
Screenwriter
Amanda Kramer, Britt Brown, Amanda Kramer, Britt Brown
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 41m