REM (2019)

What Consumes Your Mind, Controls Your Dreams

REM (2019) poster

"REM" is an Afrikaans Sci-Fi Drama about a grief-stricken father, Dehan, who becomes obsessed with the memory of his late wife, Lena, through the use of a high-tech, dream-altering device, the REM. This unhealthy obsession leads to Dehan struggling to reconnect with his young son, Erich, who survived the car accident that caused Lena's death. Dehan must decide to face and to confront his grief, reconnecting with his son, or to become so immersed in his fantasy dream-world that he loses touch with reality, and Erich, altogether.

Director: Cara Leane Spence
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Runtime: 12 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Gauld
Cinematography: Justin Vallay
Editing: Amy Stohrer
Production: AFDA
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Budget: $1,500
Original Language: af

Themes

Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Societal Effects of Technology, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Keening Grief and Mourning Process

Keywords

dreams, parent child relationship, technology, obsession, only child, grief, afrikaans, memory, parenthood, parent, guilt, high tech, painful memories, death of parent, dead parent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is REM about?
"REM" is an Afrikaans Sci-Fi Drama about a grief-stricken father, Dehan, who becomes obsessed with the memory of his late wife, Lena, through the use of a high-tech, dream-altering device, the REM. This unhealthy obsession leads to Dehan struggling to reconnect with his young son, Erich, who survived the car accident that caused Lena's death. Dehan must decide to face and to confront his grief, reconnecting with his son, or to become so immersed in his fantasy dream-world that he loses touch with reality, and Erich, altogether.
Who directed REM?
REM was directed by Cara Leane Spence.
Who stars in REM?
REM stars Darragh Concannon, Liam du Toit, Gabrielle Kahts, René Frech, Isabella Duisberg.
How long is REM?
REM has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is REM?
REM is a Science Fiction, Drama film.
What is the budget of REM?
REM had a budget of $1,500.
Where was REM produced?
REM was produced in South Africa.
What are the themes of REM?
The themes of REM include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Societal Effects of Technology, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Keening Grief and Mourning Process.