Overview

Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.

Fun facts

Nominations
Nominated for the Critics' Choice Award for Best Animated Feature (2001)
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Box office
Grossed $3.18M worldwide, about 1.6 times its $2M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in New York City
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Richard Linklater and Tommy Pallotta
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