Masked and Anonymous

Director: Larry Charles
Actors: Bob Dylan, John Goodman, Jessica Lange
PlotIn a dystopian, war-torn future, a once-famous musician named Jack Fate is mysteriously released from prison to perform at a benefit concert orchestrated by his former manager, Uncle Sweetheart. The event is intended to raise funds for a corrupt political regime, and as Jack navigates the chaotic environment, he encounters a range of eccentric characters. These include a conniving television producer, Nina Veronica, and a skeptical journalist, Tom Friend, who are both trying to uncover the truth behind the event and Jack’s unexpected release.
As preparations for the concert proceed, tensions rise among the eclectic ensemble of individuals involved, each driven by their own hidden agendas and personal demons. Jack grapples with his own convoluted past, while discovering that the society around him deteriorates into further chaos. Amid the backdrop of a nation on the brink of collapse, the lines between reality and illusion blur, revealing the underlying themes of disillusionment and the human quest for redemption.
Writers: Bob Dylan, Larry Charles
Release Date: 08 Aug 2003
Runtime: 112 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
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Score: 71
A dense artistic tribute to Dylan's career and persona, filled with his music, yet challenging to sit through due to its intentional complexity.