The 44 reviewers that gave this movie a rating of 9.0 must have worked on it because there is nothing positive about this movie except the graphics tried.
32 Reviews
Omg this movie makes no sense
asparedes20 January 2020
Interesting
BandSAboutMovies29 July 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I always say that you should learn something new every day. Here's what I learned today: the title of this film was invented just for the movie. According to its IMDB page, "It's a portmanteau of the words 'mneme' and 'schizophrenia'. In the film Mnemophrenia the word is defined as: "A condition or a state characterized by the coexistence of real and artificial memories, which affects the subject's sense of identity.""
This is the debut feature of Eirini Kostantinidou, who said of making it, "For the past several years it has been my ambition to make a feature film around the subject of artificial memories. A humanistic, generation-spanning story asking questions about human identity, virtual reality and the future of cinema. A film that would delve into who we are and where we are going and imagine our species on the brink of its next evolutionary step."
The way that this movie was made is incredibly intriguing. There was plenty of improvisation and each of the three parts was made seperately, with the cast getting to watch each part before getting to take on the next chapter of the story.
According to the film's IMDB page, "This technique allows for an organic development of the characters and dialogue, which is a result of the creative collaboration between the actors and herself."
As our world grows both larger in scope and smaller in the ways that we will get there, the issues that this film raises will become more important. This movie isn't for everyone, but it is something you can watch and discuss long after it's over.
This is the debut feature of Eirini Kostantinidou, who said of making it, "For the past several years it has been my ambition to make a feature film around the subject of artificial memories. A humanistic, generation-spanning story asking questions about human identity, virtual reality and the future of cinema. A film that would delve into who we are and where we are going and imagine our species on the brink of its next evolutionary step."
The way that this movie was made is incredibly intriguing. There was plenty of improvisation and each of the three parts was made seperately, with the cast getting to watch each part before getting to take on the next chapter of the story.
According to the film's IMDB page, "This technique allows for an organic development of the characters and dialogue, which is a result of the creative collaboration between the actors and herself."
As our world grows both larger in scope and smaller in the ways that we will get there, the issues that this film raises will become more important. This movie isn't for everyone, but it is something you can watch and discuss long after it's over.
Captivating
erisceres27 November 2019
The premise of the film is by far one of the most intriguing ones explored in sci-fi to this day. Perhaps this is because mnemophrenia is something that seems so tangible, even in the present.
The story is told in an interesting way; by intertwining three individual, yet related stories from different points in time. This makes the storytelling somewhat confusing at the beginning, but coherent by the end.
The cinematography is stunning, and it is cleverly used to distinguish between the three storylines. A separate note must be made on the impressive graphics, which give additional information about the story, making it worth a second watch.
The acting and dialogue seem natural, which is really all that could be asked of this aspect.
Overall, Mnemophrenia is a film worth watching, regardless of its initially confusing nature.
The story is told in an interesting way; by intertwining three individual, yet related stories from different points in time. This makes the storytelling somewhat confusing at the beginning, but coherent by the end.
The cinematography is stunning, and it is cleverly used to distinguish between the three storylines. A separate note must be made on the impressive graphics, which give additional information about the story, making it worth a second watch.
The acting and dialogue seem natural, which is really all that could be asked of this aspect.
Overall, Mnemophrenia is a film worth watching, regardless of its initially confusing nature.
why?
jondpilgrim20 January 2020
Virtually Fascinating
TheAll-SeeingI10 November 2019
Theoreticians, futurists, and sci-fi fans will rejoice after collective immersion in the wonderfully dense "Mnemophrenia," a film that anticipates a near-term medical condition identifying the mind's inevitable blurring of truths between organically-lived experiences and those realized through ongoing exposure to virtual reality. Imagine, for example, learning that a man you knew throughout early life wasn't ever real, yet his virtual construct positively informed you to live your most fully realized existence: Would you feel total invalidation, or total gratitude? These are the types of heavy-as-an-anvil suppositions this terrifically ambitious film puts forth in what could soon become a shockingly prophetic piece of cinema.
"Mnemophrenia" isn't just philosophically sharp without the on-screen chops to back it up. This is a somewhat ingenious slab of filmmaking, cleverly crafted by deploying the camera as an all-seeing computer eye moving between a series of vignettes, all set in various future stages. The computer captures two lab techs as they debate the ethics of a large-scale mnemophrenic state in which virtual experiences aid or falsely influence (depending on which side of the debate you're on) all life experiences. Elsewhere, the camera documents a therapy session in which subjects process aloud various mnemophrenic epiphanies. In a further future, the camera serves as the mind's eye of a woman with an embedded chip in her brain, recording and interpolating her living moments until it quite literally embodies a hardware version of her true self. When she's diagnosed with a fatal illness, something resembling a downloadable, posthumous eternity is promised for both her and her partner.
This is a film presenting high-level theory with a shrewd attenuation to grass roots, solution-driven filmmaking, and it's a combination that makes for great storytelling. Turn off your phone and clear your mind going in, as "Mneophrenia" very attractively offers head candy by informing, theorizing, and challenging in equal parts. Highly recommended, and sure to provoke exhaustive water cooler debate in its aftermath. - (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!)
"Mnemophrenia" isn't just philosophically sharp without the on-screen chops to back it up. This is a somewhat ingenious slab of filmmaking, cleverly crafted by deploying the camera as an all-seeing computer eye moving between a series of vignettes, all set in various future stages. The computer captures two lab techs as they debate the ethics of a large-scale mnemophrenic state in which virtual experiences aid or falsely influence (depending on which side of the debate you're on) all life experiences. Elsewhere, the camera documents a therapy session in which subjects process aloud various mnemophrenic epiphanies. In a further future, the camera serves as the mind's eye of a woman with an embedded chip in her brain, recording and interpolating her living moments until it quite literally embodies a hardware version of her true self. When she's diagnosed with a fatal illness, something resembling a downloadable, posthumous eternity is promised for both her and her partner.
This is a film presenting high-level theory with a shrewd attenuation to grass roots, solution-driven filmmaking, and it's a combination that makes for great storytelling. Turn off your phone and clear your mind going in, as "Mneophrenia" very attractively offers head candy by informing, theorizing, and challenging in equal parts. Highly recommended, and sure to provoke exhaustive water cooler debate in its aftermath. - (Was this review of use to you? If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful." Cheers!)
An intriguing idea that could be a reality. A must watch.
evelyne-82 April 2020
This is a very interguing idea, that could be a reality. I was fascinated to see where this would go. It is very current where I think technology and memory will start to get mixed up and we won't beable to tell the difference between the two.
Watch it! I rarely am enthusiastic about contemporary film culture, but this was really good.
disturbing
maddogmargetts12 December 2019
Great film albeit disturbing. I think reality is hard enough to find already so to live in a fantasy knowingly thinking it not to be reality will blur our already tenuous link with what we think to be real still further. The film brings up questions like these and left me in wonder and trepidation as to the future of mankind. The director has, I believe, done this deliberately so as bring the audience into the subject, leaving them to work it out for themselves. The girl with a VR boyfriend really shows the double edged sword of this technology. Indeed it is a technology which will become more available and probably along the very same limes as Dr Konstantinidou is suggesting.
Exciting feature debut
call_me_bronco27 October 2019
low-budget, high-achievement
diafasj-316128 December 2019
This is one of those rare occasions when watching a yet undiscovered movie makes you feel genuinely lucky. Going into this movie with only a basic knowledge of what it is about but with a good deal of interest in the broader topic, I must say that I was given ample food for thought. Mnemophrenia manages to intrigue and entertain in equal measure. Given the movie's low budget, this is a trully remarkable feat.
VR blurring the lines, manipulating the minds
flamini-1484720 April 2020
"Er...um...yes of course now surely you can all see how this could change us all in the future, giving us such freedom to...." To what, not know if half or more of what we think are our actual memories are true or not? To move freely in what way(s)? This very arthouse movie is overtly nebulous in its attempts to show great meaning and arch intellectual reach. Acting is often mediocre at best. The actors seem more like stage actors than ones used to performing in front of a camera. Characters say a number of statements like, "Imagine the possibilities of life with mnemophrenia.", or, "Can't you see what this could mean for the future?". But they don't go into much detail about what it could mean aside from inferences about empathy/understanding being increased. The visual work is often impressive in the use of the computer analysis overlays and in creating a dream-type effect during the VR scenes. But I felt too often the film was meandering, repetitive.
Cerebral and gripping
lgrieveson8 November 2019
This is a brilliant, thoughtful, exhilarating watch. I was genuinely gripped the whole way through. Its brilliantly smart and gripping, a genuinely cerebral but hugely engaging film. Basically a film quite unlike generic commercial entertainment. It seems frighteningly prescient, too, about the transformation of memory in our technological future. This is a really thoughtful and engaging film about one of the key questions of our time - the relationship between people and technology. Watch it! I rarely am enthusiastic about contemporary film culture, but this was really brilliant.
thought provoking, intriguing and hard to forget
raftopoulounelly3 January 2020
A thought provoking, original and visually beautiful film about a well researched topic by its director Eirini Konstantinidou. I found the film quite revealing on a personal account as it made me change what I used to think about sci-fi movies.
Mnemophrenia is a multi-layered movie that generates discussions and makes it worthwhile to watch it again and again. Given the fact that it is a low budget movie, the film has little to be jealous of other commercial movies of its genre. Really looking forward to watching more from the director.
A must see!
ninaxyda29 November 2019
Groundbreaking and uniquely shot, Mnemophrenia leaves you with a sweet for some and bitter for others taste of the future. You will definitely identify with one of the characters and see yourself in them. Visually is nothing like I've ever seen and it captures your attention right from the beginning. Arising questions about humanity and technology makes you think again and again after leaving the theatre. This could be possibly a new era of cinema and I hope more films like this will follow. Well done!
Thought provoking
elisekumm26 October 2019
VR is becoming a part of our lives more every day. Seeing films about VR is nothing special, however, seeing films about the effects of VR on humans and society in general is not quite as common.
The film makes a very solid statement about VR and what it can achieve, but also the interesting conditions and 'illnesses' that might come hand-in-hand with it.
A thoroughly interesting and thought provoking watch, strongly recommend!
The film makes a very solid statement about VR and what it can achieve, but also the interesting conditions and 'illnesses' that might come hand-in-hand with it.
A thoroughly interesting and thought provoking watch, strongly recommend!
A brilliant visions of our future
chentdesign28 October 2019
Unique idea, great execution
grettt7 November 2019
Loved the film! Absolutely captivating from the very beginning. It was made of three parts, each intertwining with the others. As the story unfolds, we see how three generations of the same family are affected by the condition called Mnemophrenia. There were a lot of interesting ideas about the future presented in the film.
Off the beaten track
lorenzo-fabrizi20 November 2019
I did not know that indie director would be brave enough to take on the sci-fi genre, but Konstantinidou does it and does it with flying colors! This is a high-concept low-budget movie, one of those that will turn into a classic that people will talk about in the back rows of some lecture theatre elaborating n numbers of theories about what is real and what is not. I am sure I will!
Original and thought provoking
elakir27 October 2019
Deep, original indie sci-fi film about memory / identity
chriscajr25 October 2019
I found Mnemophrenia to be a thought-provoking take on a near-future society where VR technology is so central to people's everyday life that many develop this Mnemophrenia condition. The film takes you through different characters and times, exploring conflicting views and well-developed human relationships, so that by the end you feel it stays with you. A very human sci-fi film; I love VR and the ways it may influence our lives in the future, and this film spoke to my heart.
VR is here to stay
robmorgan-15 November 2019
Interesting reflection on VR and its impact
catlieben1 November 2019
Intelligent, emotional and thought provoking independent film
beanwalls18 November 2019
This beautifully put together independent film offers a unique look into the future of our relationship with technology and how it changes our relationships with each other. It will have you talking for hours afterwards. Highly recommended.
Certainly one of the best sci-fi film I have ever seen!
pskalogianni10 November 2019
As a psychologist, Mnemophrenia captured my attention right from the beginning. The script is intelligent, well informed about the human psychology and leaves you thinking about possible futur mental disorders. The members of the whole film crew are definitely professionals, cause the result is even better than most of the films coming out in cinemas!
Very wonderous piece
bulotandrius8 November 2019
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