Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson
When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.
Why you'll love it
The exploration of memory and identity resonates with the introspective and often bleak examination of the self that is characteristic of Krapp's work.
Blade Runner
Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young
A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.
Why you'll love it
The film's dystopian future and the character's existential crises align with the dark themes often found in Krapp's works.
Brazil
Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Robert De Niro
A bureaucrat in a dystopic society becomes an enemy of the state as he pursues the woman of his dreams.
Why you'll love it
Terry Gilliam's satirical portrayal of a bureaucratic, totalitarian future reflects the absurdity and despair that can be associated with Krapp's themes.
Synecdoche, New York
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams
A theatre director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he creates a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
Why you'll love it
This film's deep dive into the protagonist's struggle with his own artistic creation and mortality echoes the existential themes present in Krapp's narrative style.
A Scanner Darkly
Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Robert Downey Jr.
An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.
Why you'll love it
The film's focus on identity, surveillance, and a dystopian society complements the often dystopian and identity-focused themes found in Krapp's works.