Why Do We Dream?

Why Do We Dream delves into the mysterious nature of dreams through state-of-the-art experiments and personal accounts, seeking to uncover the scientific meaning behind dreams and answer age-old questions. The film aims to discover what causes people to dream, how dreams are formed and whether they serve a purpose.

The experiments and personal accounts reveal that dreams are not merely random, chaotic scenes from one’s imagination. They influence a person’s ability to learn and are essential to mental well-being and the formation of memories. Beliefs about dreams that were once held to be true no longer stand as fact. Furthermore, the findings show that not only pleasant dreams are important: nightmares have also contributed to humankind’s survival throughout the ages.