Dreaming Is Not Sleeping

2025 1h 4m Dir. Rouzbeh Rashidi

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Dreaming Is Not Sleeping is an introspective essay film exploring the relationship between memory, existence, and time, narrated by a spectral voice drifting through ancient ruins. The film contemplates perception, clairvoyance, and whether the present can be seen through the lens of memory, blurring the lines between past, present, and future. As the voice moves through decaying structures, it reflects on human impermanence and defiance of time. Vignettes of past lives illustrate universal human experiences. The film concludes by pondering existence, consciousness, and humanity’s drive to create meaning amidst an indifferent universe, challenging viewers to reflect on their own place in time and memory.

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Year
2025
Runtime
1h 4m
Director
Language
EN
🎬 Rouzbeh Rashidi

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Dreaming Is Not Sleeping has a runtime of 1h 4m (1 hour and 4 minutes).
Dreaming Is Not Sleeping was directed by Rouzbeh Rashidi and released in 2025.

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