Dream Scenario
dir. Kristoffer Borgli · 2023
Being alive means grappling with the unexpected consequences of how others perceive us, often leading to a struggle for identity and connection.
Paul Matthews wakes up one day to find that millions of strangers are seeing him in their dreams, turning his mundane life into a bizarre spectacle. As his newfound fame spirals into a nightmarish reality, the film navigates the absurdity of celebrity and the fragility of identity. Watching it feels like a surreal ride through the complexities of modern existence, where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur in unsettling yet humorous ways.
Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.
Talking points
- the nature of identity in the digital age
- the impact of fame on personal relationships
- the absurdity of societal expectations
- the role of dreams in shaping reality
