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The Nostalgist

  • 20142014
  • 17m
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7.0/10
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Artwork by Lorenzo Ceccotti aka LRNZ
  • Short
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
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... Read allSomehow, 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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
401
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  • Director
    • Giacomo Cimini
  • Writers
    • Daniel H. Wilson(story)
    • Giacomo Cimini(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lambert Wilson
    • Samuel Joslin
    • Darrell D'Silva
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  • Director
    • Giacomo Cimini
  • Writers
    • Daniel H. Wilson(story)
    • Giacomo Cimini(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lambert Wilson
    • Samuel Joslin
    • Darrell D'Silva
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    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Lambert Wilson in The Nostalgist (2014)
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    Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson
    • The Manas The Man
    Samuel Joslin
    Samuel Joslin
    • The Boyas The Boy
    Darrell D'Silva
    Darrell D'Silva
    • Selleras Seller
    Stephen Thompson
    Stephen Thompson
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    Scott Hinds
    Scott Hinds
    • Scarred Militiamanas Scarred Militiaman
    Alex Warren
    • Vagrantas Vagrant
    Alison Baker
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    Juliet Adler
    • Childas Child
    Milton MacGrory
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    • Director
      • Giacomo Cimini
    • Writers
      • Daniel H. Wilson(story)
      • Giacomo Cimini(screenplay)
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    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. —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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      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
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    • Trivia
      A science-fiction short film based on a story by NY Times best-selling author Daniel H. Wilson (Robopocalypse, Amped).

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    7/10
    Rather Confusing
    This is a love story about a father and son. But it goes beyond that. We have the invention and training of an artificial intelligence, but more has been added. Both men in this film (what I mean is in their respective settings) live in societies where evil prevails most of the time. This is clever, but it is lacking in enough of a foundation for the viewer to understand.
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    • Release date
      • June 19, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ностальгист
    • Filming locations
      • George Farmiloe Building - 28-36 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Wonder Room Productions
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    • Budget
      • £90,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      17 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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