“Rehearsal” and 13 More Films and Shows That Distort Reality
If you’re not watching the new HBO Max series The Rehearsal , you’re missing out. This new “reality show” by Nathan Fielder ( Nathan For You ) punches holes in the veil between the real and the fictional, creating extremely realistic simulations of people’s lives so they can rehearse real upcoming events before they happen.
The show is hard to describe and truly unique, but there are many films and TV shows that have undoubtedly provided artistic inspiration. Here are 13 more films and series that blur the lines between documentary and narrative in interesting and unexpected ways.