SummaryA neuron-transfer scientist experiments with the thoughts of a comatose young woman forming a strong psychic link that becomes a romantic, sexually-charged relationship.
Directed By:Kristina Buozyte
Written By:Kristina Buozyte, Bruno Samper
Vanishing Waves
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Mixed or Average
58
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Generally Favorable
7.6
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Mar 14, 2013
88
A scintillating sci-fi throwback, Vanishing Waves draws inspiration from Stanley Kubrick and Andrei Tarkovsky, among others, but without feeling plagiaristic.
Mar 18, 2013
70
Trippy in the best sense, Vanishing Waves adds a healthy dose of eroticism to its familiar sci-fi genre.
Mar 12, 2013
70
For those who found Inception too plotty and sexless, Lithuanian director Kristina Buozyte's sleek sci-fi reverie is hereby advised.
Mar 12, 2013
60
Yes, it’s derivative to a fault — but a deserved midnight-movie cult following is all but assured.
Mar 14, 2013
50
Toward the end, despite the wintry script and chilly acting, some emotion begins to break through. But it’s never a good sign when the art direction offers more fascination than the sex.
Mar 14, 2013
50
This Lithuanian love story from Kristina Buozyte offers a discomfiting blend of visual ecstasy and narrative sterility.
Production Company:
- Tremora
- Acajou Films
- Les Films 2 Cinema
- Lietuvos Respublikos kulturos ministerija
- Eurimages
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Release Date:Mar 15, 2013
Duration:2 h 4 m
Tagline:One love is not enough for two
Awards
Lithuanian Film Awards
• 6 Wins & 8 Nominations
Austin Fantastic Fest
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
