Primer (2004)

While tweaking their current project, two young engineers accidentally discover that it has some highly unexpected capabilities--ones that could enable them to do and to have seemingly anything they want. Taking advantage of this unique opportunity is the first challenge they face. Dealing with the consequences is the next. (ThinkFilm)
Genres: Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
Country: USA
Directed By: Shane Carruth
Written By: Shane Carruth
Starring: Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya, Carrie Crawford, Jay Butler, John Carruth, Juan Tapia

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Time-travel in cinematic form. What would Deleuze make of this film in terms of time-image and movement-image? I've seen this movie multiple times and still do not fully follow the causal chains, but nonetheless it makes for a very intellectually stimulating adventure. The overlapping and abrupt dialogue of the characters (a sort of hallmark for Carruth, subtitles are very useful) is strangely appealing and the very simple video and audio are put to maximum effect.
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