#15 - Paprika (パプリカ) - Dreams, Surrealism, and The Legacy of Satoshi Kon

On this episode of Cinedicate, we blend the fabrics of reality with the imagination only found in dreams. Joining this episode is a returning guest, Simone.Considered the Stanley Kubrick of Anime, Satoshi Kon created an animated masterpiece that is a Salvador Dali painting come to life. Both in it's aesthetic and theme, the essence of surrealism is embedded in his 2006 film Paprika.Dr. Chiba, who is a psychiatrist, becomes Paprika when she uses a device to enter into the dreams of her patients. However, when this device falls into the wrong hands, it is up to Paprika to not only find out who stole it, but stop them before they wreak havoc on humanity. Connect with Cinedicate On These Social Platforms!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinedicate/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cinedicateLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/cinedicate/Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/ApxkXxGc7Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.