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Metropia

Metropia

Animation · Drama · Science Fiction · 2009

In the near future, oil reserves are nearly depleted and Europe is connected by series of underground tunnels. While navigating these tunnels, Roger hears voices, one in particular. Seeking a way to rid himself of the voice only leads Roger deeper into a bizarre conspiracy of control - mind and body.

Movie details

Metropia

“Someone is listening to your thoughts.”

2009 Animation · Drama · Science Fiction 1h 26m

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

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In the near future, oil reserves are nearly depleted and Europe is connected by series of underground tunnels. While navigating these tunnels, Roger hears voices, one in particular. Seeking a way to rid himself of the voice only leads Roger deeper into a bizarre conspiracy of control - mind and body.

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Directed by

Tarik Saleh

Written by

Stig Larsson · Tarik Saleh · Fredrik Edin

Vincent Gallo

Vincent Gallo

Roger Olofsson (voice)

Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis

Nina (voice)

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Ivan Bahn (voice)

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Ralph Parker (voice)

Alexander Skarsgård

Alexander Skarsgård

Stefan (voice)

Sofia Helin

Sofia Helin

Anna Svensson (voice)

Shanti Roney

Shanti Roney

Karl (voice)

Court is in session

Put Metropia on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Its refusal to behave is the point.”

The strange choices create the kind of friction that follows you out of the theatre and into the argument.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Oddness is not depth.”

A film can break every rule and still leave nothing behind but the memory of how hard it tried to be singular.