In a Dream

2009 1h 20m EN

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4.6

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★4.6TMDB · 10

Documentary

Synopsis

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Over the past four decades, artist Isaiah Zagar has covered more than 50,000 square feet of Philadelphia with stunning mosaic murals. In A Dream is a documentary feature film that chronicles his work and his tumultuous relationship with his wife, Julia. It follows the Zagars as their marriage implodes and a harrowing new chapter in their life unfolds. An exploration of the fallout that ensues when the line between art and life is blurred beyond distinction.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Isaiah Zagar
Self
Julia Zagar
Self
Ezekiel Zagar
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jeremiah Zagar

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jeremiah Zagar, shot by Erik Messerschmidt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kelli Scarr. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Keiko Deguchi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Isaiah Zagar and Julia Zagar and Ezekiel Zagar carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1185251 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jeremiah Zagar directs. Erik Messerschmidt behind the camera. Kelli Scarr scores. Keiko Deguchi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Jeremiah Zagar, shot by Erik Messerschmidt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Kelli Scarr. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Keiko Deguchi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Isaiah Zagar and Julia Zagar and Ezekiel Zagar carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1185251 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.