movie

Anima (SXSW)

4.6

Experience the world premiere of Anima, a hilarious sci-fi road comedy directed by Brian Tetsuro Ivie! Follow anti-social engineer Beck (Sydney Chandler) and lonely button maker Paul (Takehiro Hira) on a wild cross-country trip to upload his consciousness before it's too late.

Starring Marin Ireland, Lili Taylor, Maria Dizzia, Tom McCarthy, and more, this genre-bending tale explores mortality, memory, and what makes us human—with laughs, heart, and mind-bending twists. Ivie's narrative debut blends comedy and deep questions: if we could save our minds forever, should we?