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Glossary of Broken Dreams (2018): Cast & Ratings

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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
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Glossary of Broken Dreams (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Original language
English
Budget
$15K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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.

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Cast & crew

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.

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Ratings

Glossary of Broken Dreams Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 61/100, strongest in sensory experience (70) and weakest in story & flow (50).

61 /100

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.

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Glossary of Broken Dreams Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Речник на разбитите мечти” and “碎梦汇编”.

Also known as
  • 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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