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Dreams of a Life

Filmmaker Carol Morley tells the strange story of Joyce Vincent, whose body was found in her tiny studio flat three years after she died. How did an outgoing 38-year-old with no shortage of friends and family just disappear from the world?
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Netflix Rating: 3.3
Top Rotten Tomatoes Critics

For all its subtext about identity and London's social fabric, "Dreams of a Life" leaves too many blanks and is ultimately more frustrating than rewarding. full review

Stephen Holden, New York Times

A riveting tale of a onetime vivacious personality, described by those who knew her as "stunning," "lovely," and "very well liked," but who nevertheless died alone, friendless and seemingly missed by nobody. full review

Charles Gant, Variety

Left with barely any there there, Morley compensates with long reenactments starring look-alike Zawe Ashton that are never quite convincing but instead suck more air out of the haunting vacuum left behind in Vincent's wake. full review

Michael Atkinson, Village Voice
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  • Release Year: 2011
  • MPAA Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 90 min
  • Available From: Jan 20, 2013
  • Available Until: Dec 31, 2099
  • Remaining: 31636 days left
  • Queued by: 589 people
Directed By
Carol Morley
Cast
Zawe Ashton, Neelam Bakshi, Lee Colley, Frances Cooper, Jonathan Harden, Daren Elliott Holmes, Cornell John, Sophia Leonie, Alix Luka-Cain, Daniel Roberts
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