Glossary of Broken Dreams (2018): Cast & Ratings
Glossary of Broken Dreams is a 2018 animated documentary starring Johannes Grenzfurthner as Host / Doktor Ullmaier (voice) / Frau Schlammpeitzinger / Johannes Kepler / The 1% / Harnulf Rohrkrepierer, Ishan Raval and Amber Benson. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and was made on a reported $15,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 61/100.
- Echo Score
- 61
- budget
- $15K
What Is Glossary of Broken Dreams About?
The premise of Glossary of Broken Dreams without spoilers.
A visually diverse film combining puppets, pixels, anime, live action, and stock footage, it offers a unique cinematic review of significant political concepts. Johannes Grenzfurthner, alongside writer Ishan Raval, explores themes of freedom, privacy, identity, resistance, the market, and the left. The film is a response to online commentary and examines evolving political discourse, re-evaluating and sometimes challenging prevailing viewpoints.
Glossary of Broken Dreams Cast & Characters
Johannes Grenzfurthner leads the cast as Host / Doktor Ullmaier (voice) / Frau Schlammpeitzinger / Johannes Kepler / The 1% / Harnulf Rohrkrepierer, with Ishan Raval as Dan O'Bannon and Amber Benson as Pfefferkarree McCormick.
- Johannes Grenzfurthner as Host / Doktor Ullmaier (voice) / Frau Schlammpeitzinger / Johannes Kepler / The 1% / Harnulf Rohrkrepierer
- Ishan Raval as Dan O'Bannon
- Amber Benson as Pfefferkarree McCormick
- Michael J. Epstein as DeForest Schbeibi
Also Starring in Glossary of Broken Dreams
· 55 more- David Fine Themselves
- Jason Scott Billy Bob Turingengine
- Max Grodénchik Biological Male
- Jeff Ricketts President Ödem von Horvath
- Gerald Votava The Producer
- Douglas Robinson Karl Marx
- Roland Gratzer El Rocho Gratzer
- Achmed Abdel-Salam Modern Subject
- Franz Ablinger The 1% / Sailor Dieselfink
- Kudra Owens Biological Female
- Stuart Freeman Brian Ewok
- Barbara Macheiner Blames Society
- Harald Homolka-List Hans Platzgaumer
- Martin Nechvatal Leatherface
- Stefanie Sargnagel Themselves
- Katharina Stemberger Themselves
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- Nick Farr Pontius Pilates
- Jim Libby Information Gaze
- Anna Behne Lady Unsquaredance
- Martin Auer The 1% / Professor Alain Xavior Schnürlsamt
- Niko Alm Dr. Narcos Älm
- Michael Ettmann Losing Eyesight and Life
- Robert Stachel Waiter Walter Peckinpah
- Nikolaus Stich Themselves
- Peter Hengl Father Honor
- Andrea Nitsche Dr. Bulletpoint von Sganarelle
- Charlie Poulon Resume victim
- Daniel Hasibar Head of Transport Fleet
- Conny Lee Madame Juju
- Christian Schädel Monsieur Dudu
- Hannes Duscher Subcomandante Duscher
- Bronwynn Mertz-Penzinger Platzgaumer's Cerebral Cortex
- Josef P. Wagner Mister Hooded Camera Operator
- Johannes Ullmaier Themselves
- Elisabeth Semrad Infomerical Birther
- Christoph Burstup Weiss MC Constructivist
- Peter Hörmanseder Wizard of OS / Teknomator / Glenn Greenwald / Laura Poitras
- Hadas Emma Kedar In-house Activist
- Lola Basara Mother Concern
- Michael Smulik Politics
- Jolyne Schlien Schürmann Joseph de Maistre
- Mira Sophia Ulz Themselves
- Werner Faymann Themselves
- Andreas Mailath-Pokorny Themselves
- Barbara Prammer Themselves
- Laura Rudas Themselves
- Josef Kalina Themselves
- Doris Bures Themselves
- Erich Fogler Themselves
- Claudia Schmied Themselves
- David Dempsey Sven Shitpornson / The 1%
- Ben Dagan Photogenic Team Member
- Sylvia Fassl-Vogler Themselves
- Hermine Grenzfurthner Themselves
- Chris S. Sims Old One
Glossary of Broken Dreams Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 61/100, strongest in sensory experience (70) and weakest in story & flow (50).
Glossary of Broken Dreams Echo Score Breakdown
Glossary of Broken Dreams delivers a kaleidoscopic critique of contemporary politics through a rapid collage of puppetry, stop‑motion, pixel art and archival footage. Reviewers commend its inventive visual language and sharp satirical edge, yet many note that the relentless pace and absence of narrative resolution make sustained engagement difficult. The film’s polarising blend of style and substance yields a mixed audience response, positioning it as an ambitious but uneven documentary essay.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 68
In terms of direction and production design, the documentary assembles a vivid mash‑up of puppets, stop‑motion, pixel graphics and archival clips, earning praise for its colorful, eclectic visual palette. Critics, however, describe the editing as hurried and the overall execution as amateurish, citing uneven pacing and a lack of polish. The artistic craft therefore lands in a middle range.
- Character & Emotion 55
When evaluating acting and emotional resonance, the film relies chiefly on voice‑over narration and limited on‑screen personas, resulting in a thin character presence. Some viewers appreciate the witty, self‑referential commentary, yet others criticize the under‑talented voice delivery and the overall scarcity of empathetic connection. Consequently, character impact is modest.
- Story & Flow 50
The narrative structure attempts to deconstruct contemporary buzzwords through rapid vignettes, offering originality and intellectual provocation. Reviewers note the concept as thought‑provoking, but repeatedly highlight an over‑fast pace that hampers comprehension and the absence of any concluding argument, leaving the discourse unresolved. Storywise, the film oscillates between engaging insight and frustrating incoherence.
- Sensory Experience 70
Sensory elements combine a bright color scheme with eclectic sound design, punctuated by pop‑culture samples and varied media formats that many find visually stimulating. Nevertheless, the rapid editing and uneven voice‑over quality detract from auditory clarity, and some viewers report difficulty following the soundtrack’s tempo. Overall, the sensory experience is vivid yet uneven.
- Rewatch Factor 60
Regarding rewatch potential, several viewers express enthusiasm for a second viewing, citing the film’s dense collage and satirical layers as rewarding upon repeat. Conversely, critics who found the pacing frantic and the content exhausting deem a revisit unlikely. The rewatch factor thus settles at a moderate level, appealing mainly to niche audiences.
Glossary of Broken Dreams Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Glossary of Broken Dreams.
Glossary of Broken Dreams Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Речник на разбитите мечти” and “碎梦汇编”.
- Also known as
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- Речник на разбитите мечти
- 碎梦汇编
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Glossary of Broken Dreams FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Glossary of Broken Dreams, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Glossary of Broken Dreams?
Glossary of Broken Dreams runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Glossary of Broken Dreams released?
Glossary of Broken Dreams was released on March 16, 2018.
Who is in the cast of Glossary of Broken Dreams?
Glossary of Broken Dreams stars Johannes Grenzfurthner as Host / Doktor Ullmaier (voice) / Frau Schlammpeitzinger / Johannes Kepler / The 1% / Harnulf Rohrkrepierer, Ishan Raval as Dan O'Bannon and Amber Benson as Pfefferkarree McCormick, among 59 credited actors.
What was the budget of Glossary of Broken Dreams?
Glossary of Broken Dreams had a reported budget of $15,000.
Does Glossary of Broken Dreams have a post-credit scene?
No. Glossary of Broken Dreams has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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