State of Consciousness
YEAR
2023
Length
106’
Genre
Thriller
WHERE
Puglia, Italy
DIRECTION
Marcus Stokes
Editing
Daniela Ovi
Screenplay
Rylend Grant, Dikran Ornekian, Guillaume Tunzini
Cast
Emile Hirsch, Michael E. Rodgers, Kesia Elwin, Tatjana Nardone, Yoon C. Joyce, Gioia Libardoni, Robin Mugnaini
Photography
Maura Morales Bergmann
Set Design
Francesco Scandale
Costumes
Luciano Capozzi
Music
Ivan Iusco
PRODUCTION SERVICE
Dinamo Film
Production
ILBE – Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment
Distribution
RS Productions
LINE PRODUCER
Ivan D’Ambrosio
PLOT
State of Consciousness tells the story of Stephen, a young boy trapped in an mental health institution where he is forced to take medication for a psychological disorder he doesn’t actually have. Because of the medication, Stephen can no longer distinguish between reality and nightmares. To return to his normal life, his only chance is to try to escape.