Epoch: Evolution

2003 1h 34m EN

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★5.5TMDB · 13

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Synopsis

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10 years since the the first Alien object called Torus arose, two more have risen. The first torus changed the worlds view dramatically not just political but even on a religious basis. Dr. Mason Rand is on the run from religious zealots, Genesis Coalition, who fear the epidemic ramifications that will be brought on because of what DR. Rand knows.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Keith
Mason Rand
Angel Boris Reed
Sondra
Billy Dee Williams
Ferguson
Brian Thompson
Tower
Jeffrey Gorman
Doyle
Velizar Binev
Samuel
Biliana Petrinska
Gordeova
Adrienne McQueen
Reporter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ian Watson
Writers: Sam Wells
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ian Watson, shot by Lorenzo Senatore. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jamie Christopherson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 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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7 / 8

CAST

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David Keith and Angel Boris Reed and Billy Dee Williams carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0374286 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ian Watson directs. Lorenzo Senatore behind the camera. Jamie Christopherson scores. Ken Peters cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
3Part of the "Epoch Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Ian Watson, shot by Lorenzo Senatore. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jamie Christopherson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Ken Peters shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7David Keith and Angel Boris Reed and Billy Dee Williams carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0374286 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Lorenzo Senatore
Original score: Jamie Christopherson
Editing: Ken Peters
Production design: Kess Bonnet
Costume design: Irina Kotcheva
Makeup / hair: Mariana Love
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Epoch: Evolution (2003)

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.