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Western Simulacrum
THE SIMULACRUM IS TRUE
2026·2h 15m·★ 0.0
Inspired by the writings of Jean Baudrillard, this film - shot entirely within the videogame Red Dead Redemption 2 - examines people's perception of history, in this case the Wild West period, and how it has been influenced by media representation and recreation, or perhaps how it has been entirely replaced by it.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A real-world choice where the subject itself is the reason to press play, making curiosity and context part of the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.
Commitment
Longer watch · 2h 15m
Use the runtime as a quick check against how much time you have tonight.
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