Are we living in actual real reality or just a computer simulation? This question has not only been asked since “The Matrix” and is still relevant if you look at “Black Mirror,” for example. The interesting thing about the question is that you simply cannot prove both variants irrefutably. Emmanuel Danneman delivers us with his compilation “What Is Life?” an interesting and entertaining summary of some common theories and, above all, prominent thinkers on the topic. From philosophers to inventors to pop culture, humans have always wondered whether they are truly human. Or to put it in Freddie Mercury's words: "Is this the real life, is this just fantasy?"
Would you have Super Mario just go back and forth on the first level? No exactly - So get out there and eat magic mushrooms, jump down the drains, fly up in the sky chasing your princess and save the world from evil while you at it. Hopefully this film makes you look at life a bit differently. Open your eyes and live it more fully. Just like you would do when playing Mario or some other character in a video game.