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The Nostalgist (2014)

| Short , Adventure , Fantasy | 19 June 2014 (USA)
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Somehow, an unforeseen malfunction in a man's spectacles blurs the frail bounds between reality and parallel reality, allowing instances of a dark and dystopian future to seep into his world.

Director:

Giacomo Cimini

Writers:

Giacomo Cimini (screenplay), Giacomo Cimini | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Lambert Wilson, Samuel Joslin, Darrell D'Silva | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview:
Lambert Wilson ... The Man
Samuel Joslin ... The Boy
Darrell D'Silva ... Seller
Stephen Thompson ... Young Militiaman
Scott Hinds Scott Hinds ... Scarred Militiaman
Alex Warren Alex Warren ... Vagrant
Alison Baker Alison Baker ... Victorian Lady
Juliet Adler Juliet Adler ... Child
Milton MacGrory Milton MacGrory ... Child
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Storyline

In the futuristic city of Vanille, with properly tuned ImmerSyst Eyes & Ears the world can look and sound like a paradise. But the life of a father and his young son threatens to disintegrate when the father's device begins to fail. Desperate to avoid facing his own traumatic reality, the man must venture outside to find a replacement, into a city where violence and danger lurk beneath a skim of beautiful illusion. Written by Wonder Room Productions

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There's no bigger pain than remembering of the happy time in misfortune. (Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy)

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Short | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 June 2014 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

O Nostalgos See more »

Filming Locations:

George Farmiloe Building - 28-36 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London, England, UK
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Budget:

£90,000 (estimated)
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2.35 : 1
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A science-fiction short film based on a story by NY Times best-selling author Daniel H. Wilson (Robopocalypse, Amped). See more »

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