The Science of Sleep

The story focuses on a traditional romance between Stéphane and Stéphanie, lacking visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It adheres to conventional romantic clichés.

Stéphanie offers a grounded perspective contrasting the male lead's internal struggles. However, the narrative does not explicitly challenge traditional gender roles.

Set in Montmartre, the film features a predominantly white, European cast. Despite the presence of actors like Gael García Bernal, the environment remains ethnically homogeneous.

The film explores postmodern fragmentation and subjective truth through the protagonist's dreams. It portrays the mundane world as restrictive but avoids direct criticism of institutions.

The protagonist exhibits neurodivergent traits, such as dream/reality dissociation. The surrealist aesthetic allows for a respectful exploration of his unique cognitive processing.