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Synopsis
Is the time approaching when a persona in its entirety could be a mere fabrication of modern culture and technology? Or did Hollywood enter that time long ago? Either way Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino) finds himself growing more and more aware of the media-obsessed culture in which he tries to earn his living. Taransky is a film director struggling to survive in an industry that doesn't require or want his artistic vision. When first he meets a stranger whose vision is considered somewhat questionable, he doesn't realize the potential of the idea to digitally incorporate a character into his otherwise unsalvageable film. However, in time, not only the director and the entire studio, but American pop culture at large will grow to embrace Simone. As Taransky earns popularity and acclaim via the success of the digitally constructed actress he "discovered," he struggles to define his own identity as an artist and a person, and finds that lying to cover up Simone's non-existence is altering his life entirely. His ex-wife and former employer Elaine (Catherine Keener) notices the difference in his personality, upsetting their daughter Lainey (Evan Rachel Wood) and her hopes of their reconciliation. Meanwhile, stray paparazzi turned private investigators threaten to make public incriminating evidence, which could destroy the limelight Taransky enjoys while "hiding" Simone. Amazingly, what Simone doesn't say or do creates all the more buzz, and causes Taransky to face the reality of his industry. Written and directed by Andrew Niccol (Gattaca), Simone takes a satirical approach to an otherwise fantastical comedy. ~ Sarah Sloboda, All Movie Guide

Cast

Stanley Anderson Frank Brand
Catherine Keener Elaine Christian
Elias Koteas Hank [uncredited]
Al Pacino Viktor Taransky
Pruitt Taylor Vince Max Sayer
Daniel Von Bargen Chief Detective
Christopher Coppola
Jay Mohr Hal Sinclair
Evan Rachel Wood Lainey Christian
Jason Schwartzman Milton
Rachel Roberts Simone

Production Crew

Sarah Knowles Art Director
Francine Maisler Casting
Edward Lachman Cinematographer
Daniel Lupi Co-producer
Carter Burwell Composer (Music Score)
Elisabetta Beraldo Costume Designer
Perpetual Motion Pictures, Inc. Digital Effects
Andrew Niccol Director
Paul Rubell Editor
Lynn Harris Executive Producer
Michael De Luca Executive Producer
Medusah Key Hairstylist
Andrew Niccol Producer
Jan Roelfs Production Designer
Andrew Niccol Screenwriter
Leslie Pope Set Decorator
Randall D. Wilkins Set Designer
John Pritchett Sound/Sound Designer
Richard King Supervising Sound Editor
Blackbox Digital Visual Effects
CIS Hollywood Visual Effects
Crystal Dowd Visual Effects Producer
Kent Demaine Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Dornfeld Visual Effects Supervisor
William Robbins Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2002
Runtime: 117
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
for some sensuality
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Produced by
Jersey Films
Niccol Films

Release
August 23, 2002 (USA)
by New Line Cinema