Epoch

"Evolution. Is this the beginning or the end?"

2001 1h 36m EN

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4.8

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★4.8TMDB · 67

Science Fiction

Synopsis

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Disaster strikes as a specialised team of investigators struggle to find out the truth about a strange monolith which sends out an intercontinental signal.

“Evolution. Is this the beginning or the end?”

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Cast

David Keith
Mason Rand
Stephanie Niznik
Dr. KC Czaban
Ryan O'Neal
Allen Lysander
Brian Thompson
Captain Tower
Steve Bond
Colonel Tell
Craig Wasson
Hudson
Michael Cavanaugh
Williams
Shannon Lee
Pamela

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Matt Codd
Writers: Phillip J. Roth, Jonathan Raymond
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Epoch Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Matt Codd, shot by Kenneth Stipe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ken Peters shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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David Keith and Stephanie Niznik and Ryan O'Neal carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Evolution. Is this the beginning or the end?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0233657 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 67 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Matt Codd directs. Kenneth Stipe behind the camera. Ken Peters cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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125 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Epoch Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Matt Codd, shot by Kenneth Stipe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Ken Peters shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5David Keith and Stephanie Niznik and Ryan O'Neal carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Evolution. Is this the beginning or the end?".
7IMDB entry: tt0233657 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 67 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Kenneth Stipe
Editing: Ken Peters
Production design: David Huang
Costume design: Julia Bartholomew
Makeup / hair: Francie Hart
Runtime: 96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Epoch (2001)

Part of

Epoch Collection

This film collection explores themes of extraterrestrial life, human reaction, and the conflict between scientific truth and religious fervor. The narrative follows a team of experts uncovering alien phenomena that challenge core beliefs, resulting in political, religious, and existential ramifications. A tenacious scientist with conflicting revelations serves as the focal point. The films emphasize the ethical and philosophical complexity of searching for extraterrestrial life, presenting it as an existential dilemma that divides and unites people. They encourage viewers to ponder the significance of extraterrestrial life and its implications on humanity's place in the universe, urging a re-evaluation of values, beliefs, and purpose. The collection prompts contemplation on morality and ethics in the search for extraterrestrial life, exploring the definition of right and wrong in the face of cosmic implications.