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Paprika

パプリカ

anime
Finished
2006
Fantasy
Mystery
Psychological

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Status: Finished
Episodes: 1
Studio: MADHOUSE
First released: 2006
Country: Japan
Format: anime
Author: Yasutaka Tsutsui, Nobutaka Ike
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What it is about

Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject's dream. After being stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device before it falls into the hands of a dream terrorist. (Source: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) Note: The film received an early premiere at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2006.