Congress

In a future where actors are digitally scanned and their likenesses can be used in any film, aging actress Robin Wright makes a controversial decision to accept a futuristic contract. She will be digitally immortalized, her image licensed for use by filmmakers, effectively ending her acting career. The film then transitions into a surreal, animated psychedelic journey exploring themes of identity, technology, and the entertainment industry.

The Congress received critical acclaim for its ambitious storytelling, striking visual style, and thought-provoking themes. Reviewers lauded its unique blend of live-action and animation, and Robin Wright's performance was widely praised. However, its complex narrative and mature themes made it a polarizing film for some audiences.

• A visually stunning and intellectually stimulating film that pushes the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.

• Robin Wright delivers a powerful and nuanced performance as a star grappling with her own image in a technologically advanced world.

• The film's ambitious fusion of live-action and animation, while innovative, can be overwhelming and challenging for viewers.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's originality and artistic vision, with many highlighting the impressive visual effects and the compelling performance by Robin Wright. Some viewers found the narrative convoluted and the mature themes unsettling, leading to a divided opinion.

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards and won Best Screenplay at the Sitges Film Festival.

The film is partly inspired by Stanislaw Lem's 1971 novel 'The Futurological Congress', but Ari Folman reimagined the story significantly, focusing on the film industry rather than politics.