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The Birth of Narcissus

The Birth of Narcissus

2018 · 88 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Science Fiction

A young agoraphobic and megalomaniac scientist expresses a strong contempt for his fellows. Obsessed with a physical paradox he can't seem to solve, he decides to clone himself, since, according to him, only a brain similar to his can accomplish his work. After some time, the clone's presence becomes problematic...

Directed by Hugo Parthonnaud · Written by Hugo Parthonnaud

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