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Composer and filmmaker Christian von Borries' new film Desert of the real visits these contemporary wastelands. In a rich collage of acted scenes and documentary footage, he extends the metaphor of the wasteland to today's medial reality. At the heart of so many holographic simulations and replicas, in a world custom-made for selfie and instagram tweets, he reveals emptiness and potential violence. (David Riff) The only way to trace the distinction between the semblance and the Real is, precisely, to STAGE it in a fake spectacle.
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🎭 Documentary
🎭 Science Fiction
🎬 Christian von Borries
👤 Valeria Lukyanova
👤 James N. Kienitz Wilkins
👤 Eugenia Cooney
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Questions about Desert of the Real
How long is Desert of the Real?
Desert of the Real has a runtime of 1h 16m (1 hour and 16 minutes).
Who directed Desert of the Real?
Desert of the Real was directed by Christian von Borries and released in 2017.
What genre is Desert of the Real?
Desert of the Real is a Documentary, Science Fiction film (2017).
Who stars in Desert of the Real?
The cast of Desert of the Real includes Valeria Lukyanova, James N. Kienitz Wilkins, Eugenia Cooney, Essena O'Neill, Nastya Zhidkova.
