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200714 minPGdoc-short

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Sleepwalkers

200714 minPGdoc-short

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Eight large-scale moving images are projected on the walls of the Museum of Modern Art, depicting the rhythm of urban life in New York City.

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Eight large-scale moving images are projected on the walls of the Museum of Modern Art, depicting the rhythm of urban life in New York City.

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Doug Aitkendirector

Doug Aitkenwriter

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherlandcast

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swintoncast

Seu Jorge

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A bike messenger weaves through the bustling streets of New York City as evening falls. "Sleepwalkers," directed by Doug Aitken, features a diverse group of individuals, including an electrician, a postal worker, a businessman, and an office worker. Their experiences unfold against the city’s vibrant energy. The film includes eight large-scale moving images projected on the walls of the Museum of Modern Art, reflecting the rhythm of urban life and the connections among its inhabitants.

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