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2013 Movie United States Sci-Fi, Mystery, Drama, Science Fiction 96 min Ages 15+
By: Shane Carruth With: Shane Carruth, Amy Seimetz, Frank Mosley

Kris is attacked one night, and hypnotized, using a grub with hypnotic properties, administered by a thief. She follows the thief's instructions to give him everything, even taking out loans. After the worms are extracted, she wakes up to find her life ruined. She's lost her job, her finances are destroyed. Years later, she meets Jeff whom she may have a lot in common with.

Filmium rating
67%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2013
Selections:
Panorama 2013

Mood

Anxious
Experimental
Melancholic
Mysterious
Surreal
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Shane Carruth
Frank Mosley
Amy Seimetz
Independent

Budget

Art-House
Independent
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Immersive
Meticulous
Rhythmic
Slow-Paced
Texture-Focused
Visual Poetry

Film Movements

Art-House
Experimental Cinema

Narrative Structure

Abstract
Experimental
Fragmented
Non-Linear
Nonlinear

Pace

Contemplative
Dreamlike
Hypnotic
Meditative
Slow
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Meditative
Slow-Paced

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Emotional
Symphonic

Style

Abstract
Artistic
Cinematic
Experimental
Non-Linear

Time-Period

Contemporary
Modern

Central Conflict

Control And Liberation
Identity Crisis
Identity Fragmentation
Manipulation
Parasite Influence
Trauma

Characters

Christ
Pig Farmer
Thief

Ending

Acceptance
Ambiguous
Peaceful

Historical Context

Contemporary
Modern

Key Plot Points

Blue Orchids
Larva Ingestion
Mind Manipulation
Pig Transfusion

Plot

Connection
Control
Identity Loss
Mind Control
Parasite Lifecycle
Trauma

Setting

Abandoned Vehicle
Disordered
Rural
Rural Farm
Urban
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Abandoned Vehicles
Rural Farm
Urban

Theme

Cycles Of Life
Cyclical Nature
Identity
Identity Fragmentation
Nature And Technology
Trauma

Genre

Art-House
Experimental
Psychological Drama
Science Fiction

Audiences

Adults
Art House
Art-House Viewers
Experimental Film Enthusiasts
Experimental Film Lovers
Intellectual

Titles

Upsteam Colour
Upstream Color
Κόντρα στο ρεύμα
逆流的颜色

Awards

Sound Design
Special Jury Award

Festivals

South By Southwest
Sundance

Reception

Critical Acclaim
Cult Status
Experimental Cinema
Festival Award
Innovative

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2013
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