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The Man Whose Mind Exploded

Documentary
2014, 1h 17min
In this "beautifully intimate and utterly unique piece of cinema", Toby Amies crosses the line between filmmaker and carer, trying to cope with the strange and hilarious world view of the fragile eccentric, Drako Zarharzar. A love story. Drako Oho Zaraharzar can remember modeling for Salvador Dali and hanging out with The Stones. But he can’t remember yesterday. Following a severe head injury, Drako Zaraharzar suffers from terrible memory loss, he can access memories from before his accident, but can’t imprint new ones. As he puts it, “the recording machine in my head doesn’t work”. Consequently, and as an antidote to depression he chose to live “completely in the now” according to the bizarre mottoes delivered to him whilst in a coma.
Country: United Kingdom
Directors:
Toby Amies,
Toby Amies
Cast:
Tony Banwell
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As in Terry Zwigoff's 'Crumb', the laying bare of one man's fetishes proves pungently compelling...

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Toby Amies
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"The Man Whose Mind Exploded" is a unique and intimate documentary that delves into the life of Drako Zarharzar, a man who suffers from severe memory loss due to a head injury. Despite his inability to remember yesterday, Drako has lived a vibrant life, modeling for Salvador Dali and hanging out with The Stones. The film explores Drako's unconventional worldview and his decision to live "completely in the now," as well as the extraordinary collage of notes to self and erotic art that he has created. As the documentary maker becomes more involved in Drako's care, the line between filmmaker and caretaker becomes blurred, creating a beautiful and moving love story that is both hilarious and heartwarming.

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