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On this day in 2020 (in Canada), Minor Premise enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the Fantasia International Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Eric Schultz, the SciFi/Drama starred Sathya Sridharan, Paton Ashbrook, Dana Ashbrook, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Attempting to surpass his father's legacy, a reclusive neuroscientist becomes entangled in his own experiment, pitting ten fragments of his consciousness against each other."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Minor Premise enjoyed a bit of praise while playing on the film festival circuit.
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Plot & Premise
Key Aspects
Reception
On this day in 2020 (in Canada), Minor Premise enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the Fantasia International Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Eric Schultz, the SciFi/Drama starred Sathya Sridharan, Paton Ashbrook, Dana Ashbrook, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Attempting to surpass his father's legacy, a reclusive neuroscientist becomes entangled in his own experiment, pitting ten fragments of his consciousness against each other."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Minor Premise enjoyed a bit of praise while playing on the film festival circuit.
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Plot & Premise
- Ethan, a brilliant but troubled neuroscientist, tries to outdo his late father's work by perfecting a machine that allows for the translation of memories into digital form.
- He uses the device on himself and, instead of unlocking memory, splits his consciousness into ten distinct fragments, which then take turns controlling his body for short periods.
- These fragments, representing different aspects of his personality (like anxiety, intellect, anger, and libido), constantly battle for control, causing a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" situation multiplied several times over.
- With the help of his friend Alli, Ethan attempts to find a way to reverse the experiment and reassemble his consciousness.
Key Aspects
- Genre:
A blend of drama, sci-fi, and thriller, with elements of mad-science. - Themes:
Explores concepts of consciousness, identity, memory, and the relationship between different aspects of the human psyche. - Production:
The film utilizes a minimalistic approach, primarily set in one confined location to create an immersive and absorbing experience. - Cast:
Stars Sathya Sridharan as Ethan, with Paton Ashbrook as Alli and Dana Ashbrook in a supporting role.
Reception
- Critics and audiences have praised the film for its originality and unique concept.
- The performance of lead actor Sathya Sridharan, in particular, has been highlighted for his demanding role in portraying the various fragments.
- However, the film's complex scientific concepts and sometimes confusing narrative have also been noted as potential drawbacks.
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