Log into XPrime tonight. Dim the lights. Put on headphones. And ask yourself as Lena does: Who were you before someone told you who to be?
One scene in particular—a 12-minute single take in which Lena walks through a hall of mirrors, each reflection showing a different version of her past—has been hailed by critics as "the tracking shot of the decade." Before 2023, Zara Novak was a theater actress with two minor TV credits. After Make Me Up , she became a household name. Her portrayal of Lena requires her to play seven distinct emotional states, sometimes within the same scene. Novak reportedly spent six months studying dissociation disorders and memory consolidation to prepare. Make Me Up -2023- XPrime Original
Cinematographer Ren Wei uses an innovative "subjective lens" method, where the camera occasionally mimics the erratic movement of human eyes—saccades, blinks, and micro-expressions. This technique, never before attempted in a mainstream streaming original, immerses the viewer directly into Lena’s deteriorating mental state. Log into XPrime tonight
Make me up. Before I forget. Have you seen Make Me Up (2023)? Share your timeline theories in the comments below. For more deep dives into XPrime Originals and the best of 2023 streaming, subscribe to our newsletter. And ask yourself as Lena does: Who were