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Dream Machine

  • 2024
  • Feature film
  • 119 min

★ Best Fantasy Film · Kanazawa Film Festival 2024

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Synopsis

The balance between light and darkness is put to the test. In the aftermath of a war in the Middle East, an innocent Water Carrier falls victim to violence, her tragic death sending ripples through time.

Nima, an ex-soldier now living in Amsterdam, is tormented by guilt and fragmented memories. To find redemption, he must confront his past with the help of a mysterious Dream Machine, while Ahriman, the spirit of chaos, tempts him through his minion Linda, luring him into darkness.

Centuries earlier, King Cyrus the Great battles Ahriman, setting into motion events that resonate across time. Their destinies become intertwined, and only by confronting their deepest fears can the balance between light and darkness be restored.

Dream Machine: AHRIMAN is rooted in ancient mythology, blending Persian, Greek, and Egyptian influences with the visual language of Japanese manga storytelling.

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Premiere, festival & behind the scenes

Premiere in Amsterdam

Cast and crew at the Amsterdam premiere Mani introducing the film The opening title on screen A full room before the screening Q&A with the cast Q&A after the screening Q&A after the screening The team in front of the poster The team on stage Cast and crew The team after the Q&A Mani introducing the film Talking about the film Guests at the premiere Guests at the after-party Mani with Ayumi, who made the music The king's uniform on display The mirror mask in its shrine With the mirror-mask costume

Kanazawa Film Festival

On stage at Kanazawa Film Festival Mani on stage in Kanazawa On stage in Kanazawa

Behind the scenes

The Dream Machine scene on the green screen Filming on the frozen lake In costume at Open Studio Filming in the mountains Setting up a shot by the sea In costume on location Directing on the cliffs Filming on the beach in Brittany The crew in Brittany Lunch break in France On the road On the road Loading the van Building a camera rig at Open Studio Hair and make-up Checking the shot On the monitor Cast and crew on set The courtroom scene Mani with the camera Reviewing footage Props from the film Still from the film