The Congress

The Congress

Directed by Ari Folman

Produced by Entre Chien et Loup, Opus Film

2013123 min6.4 / 10

A surreal, visually audacious meditation on identity, aging, and the commodification of the self in a digitized future.

An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider.

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  • Is The Congress sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Congress one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of films.

  • Is The Congress scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does The Congress end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Congress violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Congress easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity92

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Surprise11

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Love40

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