A Hologram for the King
“How far will you go? To find yourself.”
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Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Eastern bureaucracy, a perpetually absent monarch, and a suspicious growth on his back.
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This film offers a gently melancholic, wry journey of self-discovery amidst a foreign landscape. It's an observational, humanist tale about navigating personal and professional crossroads, infused with a quiet charm and subtle humor. Expect a contemplative pace, exploring themes of connection and reinvention with a hopeful, reflective tone.
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