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Insomnia is a 2002 crime drama film directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank. The film is a remake of a Norwegian film of the same name released in 1997.
The story revolves around the protagonist Will Dormer (played by Al Pacino), a detective from Los Angeles who travels to Alaska to help the local police team in their investigation of a mysterious murder. However, in the process of tracking the suspect, Dormer lost sleep because the sunlight never sinks in this land. Fatigue and pressure mount as Dormer becomes erroneous in the investigation and tries to cover up his mistakes. At the same time, he has to face the suspect Walter Finch (played by Robin Williams), who possesses dark secrets related to the case.
"Insomnia" explores the blurring of right and wrong, with Dormer slowly sinking into misunderstanding and guilt. The film creates a tense and dark atmosphere, combined with the excellent acting of the main actors.
Directed by the brilliant Christopher Nolan, "Insomnia" is appreciated for its sharp story, beautiful visuals and unique exploration of character psychology. The film creates an indescribable inner space and makes it difficult for the audience to distinguish between reality and fantasy. "Insomnia" received generally positive reviews and was a commercial success. It is a must-see work by Christopher Nolan and offers an exceptional look at the crime, psychology, and predicament faced by the protagonist.
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Screenplay: Hillary Seitz (based on an original screenplay by Erik Skjoldbjærg)
Actors: Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank
Duration: 118 minutes
Status: The movie has been completed and released
Genre: Psychological, Crime, Mystery
Release year: 2002
Country: USA, Canada