Primer
2004 | 77 min | Sci-Fi & Fantaisie
When two small time engineers accidentally create a time machine, their friendship is put to the test.
Shane Carruth
ActorDirectorShane Carruth is an American filmmaker known for his work as a director, writer, producer, and actor. He received widespread critical acclaim for his debut feature film, PRIMER, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Carruth's second film, 2013's Upstream Color, cemented his reputation as a visionary director. He is known for his unique approach to storytelling and complex narratives. Shane Carruth's works are characterized by their cerebral nature and attention to detail.
Films
Upstream Color
2013 | 96 min | Drama
The film begins with a man called 'Thief' who is harvesting a type of larva for the bizarre effects it has on the human mind.
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