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Epidemic

A director and screenwriter pen a script and, in the process, blur the line between fiction and reality.

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In Epidemic (1987), a thought-provoking Danish film, two filmmakers, Lars and Niels, collaborate on a script that explores the outbreak of an unknown plague in a small town. As their work progresses, the line between fiction and reality becomes increasingly blurred.

The movie takes a unique approach by interweaving documentary-style footage into the traditional narrative structure, creating an immersive experience for viewers. Lars and Niels themselves play fictional versions of themselves and are accompanied by a third character, a producer named Finn, who also possesses an uncanny resemblance to Lars and Niels' real-life producer, Peter.

As the story unfolds, Lars and Niels become engrossed in their script, which starts to mirror their own lives. As they struggle to separate their creative work from their personal reality, tensions rise between the two friends, threatening their collaboration and sanity.

Epidemic questions the nature of storytelling and the impact it has on the creators. With its experimental style, the film challenges the viewer's perception of truth and raises thought-provoking questions about the boundaries of cinema.

Directed by Lars von Trier, known for his boundary-pushing films, Epidemic is a must-watch for those intrigued by unconventional storytelling and the exploration of the blurred line between fiction and reality.

Also Known As:

Epidemic

Release Date:

11 Sep 1987

Writers:

Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel

Awards:

1 nomination

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