Science fiction
Science fiction imagines possible worlds to question our own. Start with the contemplative cinema of 2001, then explore Dark or Severance: each uses a different pace and kind of mystery.
Use these works as starting points and compare their pace, viewpoint and form. Genres overlap: one work may offer several experiences. We retain a main category to simplify navigation.
2001: A Space Odyssey
Stanley Kubrick
Dark
Baran bo Odar / Jantje Friese
Severance
Dan Erickson
Stalker
Andrei Tarkovsky
What to watch for
Compare world rules with what the character actually understands. What information is still missing?
Frequently asked questions
Must I solve every mystery?
Compare character and viewer knowledge. In 2001, duration and music also shape experience; in Dark, track relationships after episodes.