Call for Dreams

Call for Dreams is a mystery crime drama written and directed by Ran Slavin. The main concept of this film was about the interpretation of dreams. Eko publishes an ad and then goes to those that have called her for her work. But everything starts to get complicated when dreams and reality cannot be told apart. Moreover, the film is made in such a way that it blends both of these worlds into one single narrative. You can enjoy a distorted dreamlike experience from this film. The visuals are spectacular which also matches the surrealistic storyline. The camera works, editing, lightings along with the neon-lit Tokyo gave the film a blade runner vibe. The soundtrack with electronic score and special effects were also quite good. The whole film was well crafted like a piece of art. This film makes a unique impact on the audience just like Shutter Island, Inception or David Lynch's Twin Peaks. For an indie film, it is a must-watch film if you love psychological drama.

Wonderfully shot this surrealist voyage through the mind is a great trip through two distinct worlds as Eko takes us through other people's dreams. The thriller elements work well and are very suspenseful. There's a a lot to love in this movie. Wonderful effort.

What can be said about a film that takes all the elements of a fever dream, visually pokes your eyes out and then leaves you with a sense of unease wondering if it was a dream or reality? A little of both? "The dream dreaming the dreamer?" Anyway you slice it, Call For Dreams is a visual masterpiece. Color palates, editing choices, sound design, cityscapes, camera angles... This indie films ambition is overgrown - and damn proud of it! With tones of Lost Highway, Blue Velvet, Enter the Void and other cinematic nightmares, Ran Slavin's sophomore contribution to the world of heightened stimulated filmmaking is an insane look into the mind of a man who understand poetic cinema! If you LOVE David Lynch, Gasper Noe, and truly dizzying storytelling, then I highly recommend this film!

I enjoyed getting a glimpse into the life of Japanese people living in Tokyo while being drawn into this psychological story. It's one of those films that makes you think. The director did a great job depicting the unsettling atmospheres of the drama and suspense throughout the film. What's real, what's a dream, what are you looking for, what's going to happen next, are all thoughts I had throughout this film.

A fascinating, thought-provoking film on the exploration of dreams and their parallels to reality. The film is compelling throughout, moving at a steady pace. But it is the visuals that are most impressive, reminiscent of Blade Runner, on an acid trip. The originality and intriguing nature of the film will keep you engaged through a satisfying journey that draws comparisons to Inception.