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Upstream Color 2013

“You can force your story's shape, but the color will always bloom upstream.”

Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Director
Shane Carruth
Network
erbp
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 NR DramaScience Fiction Released
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What is Upstream Color?

Upstream Color is a 2013 science fiction drama directed by Carruth. The story follows a man and a woman who become entangled in the lifecycle of an ageless organism, leading them to struggle with the fragments of their lives as identity becomes an illusion.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Release date
Apr 5, 2013
Studios
erbp
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
Episode runtime
~96 minutes
Status
Released
Network
erbp

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Upstream Color is a 2013 science fiction drama directed by Carruth. The story follows a man and a woman who become entangled in the lifecycle of an ageless organism, leading them to struggle with the fragments of their lives as identity becomes an illusion.

As the second feature from the director of Primer, the film stars Amy Seimetz, Andrew Sensenig, and Thiago Martins. It presents a narrative where characters attempt to piece together their existence amidst mysterious circumstances.

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Should you watch it?

“A man and woman are drawn together through the lifecycle of an ageless organism.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores the complex theme of identity as an illusion
  • Features a unique plot involving an ageless organism
  • Directed by Carruth, who previously directed Primer
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  • The narrative involves assembling loose fragments of wrecked lives which may be challenging

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction dramas about the fragility of identity.

The film is a drama and science fiction piece with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

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Who directed Upstream Color?

The film was directed by Carruth.

How long is the movie?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Who are the lead actors?

The film stars Amy Seimetz, Andrew Sensenig, and Thiago Martins.

What is the genre of the film?

It is categorized as a drama and science fiction film.

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