Alive in Joburg

2005 0h 6m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 115

Science Fiction

Synopsis

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A documentary-style short film about the arrival of an alien spaceship over Johannesburg, South Africa.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Dawie Ackermann
Afrikaans Professor
Jason Cope
UN Official / Alien
Sharlto Copley
Sniper
Braam Greyling
Cop 1
Godfrey Seome
Cop 2
Sweetness Hlomza
Patrick Hlomza
Bennet Mogobithla

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Neill Blomkamp
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, South Africa

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RUNTIME

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Tight 6-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, South Africa.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Dawie Ackermann and Jason Cope and Sharlto Copley carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0813999 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Neill Blomkamp directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, South Africa. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 6-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 21 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, South Africa.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Dawie Ackermann and Jason Cope and Sharlto Copley carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0813999 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.