# The Congress (2013)

> An aging actress surrenders her identity to a technological illusion that promises artistic immortality while threatening authentic human connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/94509

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Animation
- Director: Ari Folman
- Cast: Robin Wright, Harvey Keitel, Jon Hamm, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Danny Huston, Sami Gayle, Michael Stahl-David, Paul Giamatti
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821641/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: none
- Mood: surreal, melancholic, dreamy, thoughtful movie night, arthouse animation viewing

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