Game Changers | The Truman Show

Peter Weir
Mon 14 Apr 20:00

What if your whole life is a lie? In The Truman Show, Truman Burbank discovers that nothing is what it seems, and everyone seems to be playing along in a big conspiracy. This visionary film is still chillingly relevant. Twan Arts explains why The Truman Show is a real Game Changer!

THE TRUMAN SHOW
The same day every day. Until small cracks in the perfectly orchestrated world of Truman Burbank become visible. Why does everyone around him always seem to know exactly what he is going to do? Why do people suddenly disappear from his life? And why does it seem like the whole world is watching him?

The Truman Show is a visionary film that was far ahead of its time and is now, in an age of reality TV and social media, more relevant than ever. Director Peter Weir and screenwriter Andrew Niccol sketch an oppressive portrait of control, free will and the search for truth, with a layered, memorable role by Jim Carrey.

Before the screening, we will delve into the themes that make The Truman Show a real Game Changer with a masterclass by Twan Arts.

PROGRAM
20:00 Masterclass (in Dutch)
20:45 Break
21:00 Screening of The Truman Show

GAME CHANGERS
Every third Monday of the month, it's GAME CHANGERS at Natlab. On these evenings, an iconic film classic is screened. Prior to the screening, film lecturer Twan Arts presents a masterclass explaining what makes the chosen film a true game changer.

Game Changers | The Truman Show
Direction
Peter Weir
Cast
Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney
Duration
103 min
RELEASE
Mon 19 Oct
Year
1998
Country
United States
Language
English
Subtitles
Dutch
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