Being John Malkovich

(1999)

In the movie Being John Malkovich, puppeteer Craig Schwartz and pet store clerk Lotte Schwartz are dissatisfied with their lives and marriage. Craig takes a job as a file clerk at LesterCorp, where he discovers a hidden portal that allows people to enter the mind of actor John Malkovich for fifteen minutes. Craig becomes obsessed with the portal and its implications for the meaning of life.

Lotte also enters the portal and begins to question her own identity after experiencing life as Malkovich. Craig confides in his coworker Maxine, who sees an opportunity to make money by selling trips into Malkovich's mind. As more people enter the portal, they discover that they can control Malkovich's actions and personality.

This raises ethical and existential questions for all involved, especially Malkovich himself. He begins to suspect that something is wrong with his world. Maxine falls in love with a version of Malkovich created through the portal, further complicating the relationships and dynamics within the story.

Being John Malkovich explores themes of identity, free will, and the nature of consciousness through its surreal and thought-provoking storyline. With its unique premise and compelling performances, the film offers a thought-provoking and entertaining experience for viewers.