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202213 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Consciousness Studies

Life Without Dreams

202213 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Jessica Bardsley reflects on her insomnia, exploring the interplay between sleep debt, work-related anxiety, and the vastness of the night sky.

Consciousness Studies

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Jessica Bardsley

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Jessica Bardsley reflects on her insomnia, exploring the interplay between sleep debt, work-related anxiety, and the vastness of the night sky.

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Jessica Bardsley reflects on her insomnia in Life Without Dreams. The 13-minute documentary combines imagery of the night sky with avian visuals and text related to Ambien. It portrays the tension between sleep debt and work-related anxiety. The film connects the vastness of outer space with the inner workings of the mind during sleepless nights. Through this lens, it presents a unique perspective on the relationship between dreams and consciousness.

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