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Published: 19.04.2006.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays '"Existen Z"', 1.
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Produced by Canadian director David Cronenberg, the sci-fi fantasy flick, "EXistenZ" is one that, to the average movie watcher, certainly has a way of standing out. As he so often does, Cronenberg explores the idea of runaway technology - this time tackling the world of virtual reality gaming. By the end of the film, appearing to portray a paradox of reality, many audience members leave this movie with a 'what just happened?' feeling, but after a more analytical look, the film is a thought provoking parallel to other virtual reality science fiction movies, namely The Matrix.
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