The Placebo
Synopsis
'The Placebo' is based on the theme of 'existentialism' and whether existence comes before essence. The film's central protagonist is a young author who has a recurring dream that the answer to his life's question lay at particular spot. In the dream, he arrives at The Reculver Towers at the break of dawn and locates the spot from his dreams. In the dream he digs a hole at the site. The dig is supposed to reveal the significance and purpose of his life. Does he find his purpose?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sunny Dhinsey
- Original Title
- The Placebo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Ab Film Production, Babs Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sunny Dhinsey
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Sunny Dhinsey
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What is The Placebo about?
'The Placebo' is based on the theme of 'existentialism' and whether existence comes before essence. The film's central protagonist is a young author who has a recurring dream that the answer to his life's question lay at particular spot. In the dream, he arrives at The Reculver Towers at the break of dawn and locates the spot from his dreams. In the dream he digs a hole at the site. The dig is supposed to reveal the significance and purpose of his life. Does he find his purpose?
Who directed The Placebo?
The Placebo was directed by Sunny Dhinsey.
Who stars in The Placebo?
The principal cast of The Placebo includes Tom Coulston, Drew Elston, Steve Shinners.
When was The Placebo released and how long is it?
The Placebo was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.