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Among other things, Avalon may be the first movie that uses contemporary Poland as a special effect.
J. Hoberman, Village Voice
Avalon
Dare to enter a world of future videogames.
2001 · 1h 47m · R
Action, Science Fiction
Directed by
Mamoru Oshii
Overview
In a future world, young people are increasingly becoming addicted to an illegal (and potentially deadly) battle simulation game called Avalon. When Ash, a star player, hears of rumors that a more advanced level of the game exists somewhere, she gives up her loner ways and joins a gang of explorers. Even if she finds the gateway to the next level, will she ever be able to come back to reality?
Director and cast
- Mamoru Oshii Director
- Małgorzata Foremniak as Ash
- Władysław Kowalski as Game Master
- Jerzy Gudejko as Murphy
- Dariusz Biskupski as Bishop
- Bartłomiej Świderski as Stunner
- Katarzyna Bargiełowska as Receptionist
- Alicja Sapryk as Gill
- Michał Breitenwald as Murphy of Nine Sisters
- Zuzanna Kasz as Ghost
- Adam Szyszkowski as Player A
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
80%
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