Synopsis:
“Sleep Paralysis” dives in to the little-known phenomenon of the same name. Affected people from different cultures tell of their frightening experiences, while scientists try to find explanations.
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The film is still in the distribution phase and will therefore only be shown at film festivals for the time being. We will inform you about future screenings and other news here when the occasion arises. If you don't want to miss anything, write us an email right here to be added to our mailing list!
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FILM DETAILS
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Detailed Synopsis:
In the documentary "Sleep Paralysis", affected people of different nationalities tell of their frightening and sometimes surprisingly similar experiences with the little-known phenomenon of sleep paralysis. In this state, consciousness is active while the body remains paralysed in sleep. Those affected see figures, perceive sounds and voices and experience the feeling of being touched. The protagonists also tell of frightening encounters with beings, as a result of which they had to question their own perception. Scientists classify the phenomenon, give insights into our sleep, our psyche, various myths and beliefs of different epochs and cultures and thus try to find explanations. The film combines the chorus of voices of 11 protagonists with a visual and auditory level that tries to approach the experience of sleep paralysis.
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Team
Written & Directed: Vincent Graf
Cinematography: Florian Wessels
Editing: Vincent Graf & Johann Ott
Sounddesign: Luisa Kremer
Score: Marlon Klein
Color Grading: Sören Denecke
Production: FH Dortmund
With
Dr. Susan Blackmore
Prof. Dr. Pietrowsky
Dr. Gerhard Mayer
Max Fuhrmann
& many experiencers
Details
Genre: Documentary
Length: 60 min
Year: 2022
Previous Screenings
・Kinofest Lünen 2022
・Stranger than Fiction Dokumentarfilmfest 2023
(Screenings in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Mühlheim)
News coverage
News coverage
(SOFAR ONLY GERMAN NEWS COVERAGE)
„The selection of protagonists is exciting: both scientists and people from the most diverse cultural backgrounds come together. It is precisely the perspective of the different cultures that always puts sleep paralysis in a different light, the scientific view appropriately supporting the emotional." (Translated)
Phil, Nerdtalk
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