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Life Guidance streaming

2018 Movie Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
By: Ruth Mader With: Florian Teichtmeister, Kristina Bangert, Rainer Egger, Fritz Karl, Nicolas Jarosch

In the sci-fi dystopia Life Guidance, the eponymous agency supports people in leading an optimal life - optimal in the sense of a turbo- capitalist society. When Alexander lets the wrong thing slip out one day, Life Guidance arrives on the scene immediately - and intervenes with increasing intensity in an only seemingly happy, single family unit. Along with the coach, who is faithful to the system, unease intrudes into Alexander's life. Unease about a society that has forgotten all humanity.

Filmium rating
55%

Festival Achievements

Diagonale 2018
Selections:
Spielfilm

Mood

Cold
Dystopian
Reflective
Serious
Thought-Provoking

Cast & Crew

Ruth Mader
Martin Leidenfrost
Petra Morzé
Kristina Bangert
Rainer Egger
Fritz Karl
Florian Teichtmeister
Nicolas Jarosch
Arno Frisch
Katharina Lorenz
Christine A. Maier
Renate Martin

Cinematic Technique

Masterful Cinematography
Restrained Color Palette
Stark Visuals

Narrative Structure

Atmospheric
Slow Rhythm

Pace

Deliberate
Measured
Monotonous
Slow
Slow-Paced

Style

Cold
Linear
Minimalist

Time-Period

Near Future

Central Conflict

Individual Resistance
System Critique

Characters

Alexander
Performance-Driven Individuals
System Critic

Ending

Open-Ended
System Challenge

Historical Context

Near Future
Technological Dystopia

Key Plot Points

Family Disconnection
Rebellion
System Intrusion

Plot

Dystopian Society
Performance Society
Personal Awakening
Rebellion
System Resistance

Setting

Africa
Austria
Controlled Society
Near Future
Near-Future
Urban Dystopia

Shooting Location

Africa
Austria
Vienna

Theme

Capitalism Critique
Control And Freedom
Loss Of Self
Self-Determination
Societal Control
Technological Surveillance

Genre

Drama
Dystopian
Science Fiction

Audiences

Adults
Cinema Enthusiasts
Film Enthusiasts
Science Fiction Fans
Thought-Provoking

Titles

Life Guidance

Awards

Fipresci Award
Thomas Pluch Screenplay Award

Critical Reception

Atmospheric
Critical
Thoughtful

Festivals

Transylvania International Film Festival

Reception

Critical Acclaim
Film Festival Recognition
Film Festivals
Mixed Reception

Production Countries

Austria

Release Year

2018
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