Cortex (2020)

Hagen develops disturbing nightmares and soon can no longer distinguish between dream and reality.

Director:

Moritz Bleibtreu

Writer:

Moritz Bleibtreu

Stars:

Moritz Bleibtreu, Nadja Uhl, Emily Kusche

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Moritz Bleibtreu	...	Hagen
Nadja Uhl	...	Karoline
Emily Kusche	...	Emily
Jannis Niewöhner	...	Niko
Anna Bederke	...	Ela Kellnerin
Marc Hosemann	...	Dan
Susi Kentikian	...	Kassiererin
Martin Klempnow	...	Bojko
Leonie Wesselow	...	Tattomädchen
Catrin Striebeck	...	Mutter Tattomädchen
Wolfgang Schumacher	...	Vater Nico & Dan
Arnel Taci	...	Avi
Murathan Muslu	...	Aykut
Farba Dieng	...	Aykut Junge 1
Joern Andersen	...	Aykut Junge 2

Storyline

Hagen develops disturbing nightmares and soon can no longer distinguish between dream and reality.

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Plot Keywords:

actor director producer writer | directorial debut | split personality | dream sequence | sleep disorder | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Directorial debut of famous German actor Moritz Bleibtreu.

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Connections

References Inception (2010)

User Reviews

Dream on

German Genre movies are not something we see often. And when they are made as well as this one, it is even better. Moritz Bleibtreu is almost a guarantee for quality, now also behind the camera. Now the movie itself or rather the story is or can be perceived as flawed to a degree. Some may not be very fond of the movie not answering/spoon feeding you answers of questions it raises.

There are certain things that probably will only be clear or clearer with a second viewing. As it is whether you know what the twist of the movie is or not, it will be quite the ride. It may even be better to be a little prepared by knowing where the movie is heading. Still there are quite the confusing scenes in it, which I think make the movie and the story even more intriguing (like characters literally popping up, the mirror theme and so much more).

And then the movie probably has the perfect ending. At least I think it is - some may feel it is pandering or they might not like it at all, but the mood it sets, the vibe the whole thing has ... the uncertanty it gives the viewer - the style it is shot (with some back and forths in the editing) ... well it's good to say the least

Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German French

Release Date:

22 October 2020 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Ajukoor

Filming Locations:

Hamburg, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paloma Entertainment, Port au Prince Film & Kultur Produktion, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1