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DOCUMENTARY . 2004 . 1h 11m . 6.6/10

The Reality of the Virtual_

"A cinematic experience of Žižek's interpretations of reality and virtual reality."

In this tour de force filmed lecture, Slavoj Žižek lucidly and compellingly reflects on belief - which takes him from Father Christmas to democracy - and on the various forms that belief takes, drawing on Lacanian categories of thought. In a radical dismissal of todays so called post-political era, he mobilizes the paradox of universal truth urging us to dare to enact the impossible. It is a characteristic virtuoso performance, moving promiscuously from subject to subject but keeping the larger argument in view.

Starring Slavoj Žižek
6.6/10
Rating
1h 11m
Runtime
2004
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A cinematic experience of Žižek's interpretations of reality and virtual reality.

In this tour de force filmed lecture, Slavoj Žižek lucidly and compellingly reflects on belief - which takes him from Father Christmas to democracy - and on the various forms that belief takes, drawing on Lacanian categories of thought. In a radical dismissal of todays so called post-political era, he mobilizes the paradox of universal truth urging us to dare to enact the impossible. It is a characteristic virtuoso performance, moving promiscuously from subject to subject but keeping the larger argument in view.

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Cast
Slavoj Žižek stars as Self in The Reality of the Virtual.
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Year context
The Reality of the Virtual was released 22 years ago in 2004.
Overview
In this tour de force filmed lecture, Slavoj Žižek lucidly and compellingly reflects on belief - which takes him from Father Christmas to democracy - and on ...
The Reality of the Virtual is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 11m.

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$11
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
71 min (1h 11m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (15 votes)
Budget
$11

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Reality of the Virtual about?
In this tour de force filmed lecture, Slavoj Žižek lucidly and compellingly reflects on belief - which takes him from Father Christmas to democracy - and on the various forms that belief takes, drawing on Lacanian categories of thought. In a radical dismissal of todays so called post-political era, he mobilizes the paradox of universal truth urging us to dare to enact the impossible. It is a characteristic virtuoso performance, moving promiscuously from subject to subject but keeping the larger argument in view.
How long is The Reality of the Virtual?
The Reality of the Virtual has a runtime of 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Who stars in The Reality of the Virtual?
The cast of The Reality of the Virtual includes Slavoj Žižek.
What is the rating of The Reality of the Virtual?
The Reality of the Virtual has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.

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