Apri Gli Occhi [360p] (1997) Link

(originally titled Abre los ojos ) is a landmark 1997 Spanish psychological thriller directed by Alejandro Amenábar . It is most famous internationally as the original film that inspired the 2001 American remake, Vanilla Sky , starring Tom Cruise. Plot Overview

Driven by jealousy, César’s obsessive ex-lover, Nuria , deliberately crashes her car while he is a passenger. She dies, and César is left horribly disfigured. Apri gli occhi [360p] (1997)

It explores how heavily César’s sense of self is tied to his physical attractiveness. (originally titled Abre los ojos ) is a

The film eventually transitions from a noir-ish thriller into a complex science-fiction narrative involving and "artificial perception," revealing that much of César's experience has been a lucid virtual reality dream while his body is preserved 150 years in the future. Key Themes & Style She dies, and César is left horribly disfigured