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In a future world where the boundaries between fantasy and reality are blurred, technology has advanced far beyond the current era. Aileera Geller (played by Jennifer Jason Leigh), the queen of the gaming industry, is not only beautiful and seductive but also a designer of cutting-edge games. She has created a virtual reality system called "X Contact," which can directly interfere with the player's nervous system. At a trial play conference, players from all sides gather to experience Aileera's latest masterpiece. However, a group of fanatics attempts to assassinate Aileera, and in a critical moment, she is rescued by the guard Ted Pico (played by Jude Law). To escape the assassination attempt, the two of them enter the alternate dimension of "X Contact," but everything is becoming increasingly surreal. This science fiction thriller, "Existenz," contains numerous social issues and is directed by David Cronenberg, one of the most controversial and successful directors in the international film industry. The film was nominated for the Golden Bear Award at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival in 1999. Director David Cronenberg won the Silver Bear Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement at the same festival and was also nominated for the Best Science Fiction Film at the 26th Saturn Awards in 2000, among other awards.