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Fade

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"Can anyone really die from insomnia?"

Arthur Dichter thinks he is dying of insomnia, but the reality is much more frightening. In this surreal puzzle film, Dichter turns from his wife to a private journal to record his deepest fears. Anna knows her husband lives in a waking nightmare where delusions and reality blend, but is powerless to help him. As Arthur's disease gives way to despair, loneliness, and alienation, he and Anna hang onto their last shred of hope. This atmospheric film explores personal identity, marital discord, and contemporary life, turning narrative and chronology inside out to find the darkest corners of the human spirit. With music from avant-garde legends AMM, Art Bears, and Stephen O'Malley's Ginnungagap.

DramaHorrorThriller
DespairSurrealLoneliness

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What is Fade (2008) about?

Arthur Dichter thinks he is dying of insomnia, but the reality is much more frightening. In this surreal puzzle film, Dichter turns from his wife to a private journal to record his deepest fears. Anna knows her husband lives in a waking nightmare where delusions and reality blend, but is powerless to help him. As Arthur's disease gives way to despair, loneliness, and alienation, he and Anna hang…

Who stars in Fade?

Fade stars David Connolly (Arthur Dichter), Sarah Lassez (Anna Dichter), Michael T. Weiss (Doctor McCabe), Anthony Drazan (Inspector Shea). The film was directed by Anthony Stagliano.

How long is Fade?

Fade has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is Fade worth watching?

Fade holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Drama, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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