Lucid Dreams of Gabriel (2014)

Plot Summary

"Lucid Dreams Of Gabriel" is a surrealistic and non-linear story about a mother achieving immortality through her son, unconditional love, and the fluidity of time. The film portrays a moment of transition, from life to afterlife, with the story being told from three different perspectives - a mother, her son, and the messenger who can alter the time. Simona and her son Gabriel travel through three realms - a present moment (at 24 fps), supernatural world (at 48 fps) and a lucid dream (at 48 fps) - in order to discover the purpose of their lives. But, in order to fulfill that purpose, Simona must give away her life afore. Through an afterlife mirror, Simona views the last few minutes of her life with her son. Later, as Gabriel falls asleep, Simona receives a small gift of time from a Messenger. As the sands of time quickly run out, she appears to Gabriel in his dream, in order to deliver a message that he will never forget.

Full Cast & Characters

Simone Casali

Gabriel

Lena Moraine

Simona

Beat Schlatter

Messenger

Murat Kocaoglu

Gabriel (Voice)

Georgina Fuelei

Nurse

Leila Gangji

Elderly Lady

Martin Hefti

Customs Officer

Marco Thom

Father

Rudolf Treichler

Chess Player

Director & Crew

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