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The Future

2011 1h 31m EN
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5.9
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DramaFantasyRomance
Synopsis
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When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Miranda July
Writers
Miranda July
Languages
English
Countries
Germany, United States of America, France, United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Shot for just $1.0M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Germany, United States of America, France, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Miranda July, shot by Nikolai von Graevenitz. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jon Brion. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Miranda July and Hamish Linklater and David Warshofsky carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1235170 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Miranda July directs. Nikolai von Graevenitz behind the camera. Jon Brion scores. Andrew Bird cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, United States of America, France, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Shot for just $1.0M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
  • 2Released 15 years ago.
  • 3International production across 4 countries: Germany, United States of America, France, United Kingdom.
  • 4Directed by Miranda July, shot by Nikolai von Graevenitz. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Jon Brion. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Andrew Bird shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Miranda July and Hamish Linklater and David Warshofsky carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt1235170 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Nikolai von Graevenitz
Original score
Jon Brion
Editing
Andrew Bird
Production design
Elliott Hostetter
Costume design
Christie Wittenborn
Makeup / hair
Akiko Matsumoto
VFX supervisor
Eliza Pelham Randall
Sound
Rainer Heesch
Runtime
91 min Β· 1h 31m
Status
Released
Budget
$1,000,000
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Miranda July

Trailers & featurettes

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Production companies

Who made it

  • GN

    GNK Productions

  • The Match Factory

    The Match Factory

    DE

  • Film4 Productions

    Film4 Productions

    GB

  • Haut et Court

    Haut et Court

    FR

  • Razor Film Produktion

    Razor Film Produktion

    DE

Key crew

  • Visual EffectsRudolf Germann
  • Sound DesignerRainer Heesch
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerLars Ginzel
  • Sound Effects EditorDominic Fitzgerald
  • VFX ArtistAndreas Schellenberg
  • Visual Effects SupervisorEliza Pelham Randall
  • Additional EditorMadeleine Gavin
  • EditorAndrew Bird
  • Production DesignElliott Hostetter
  • Costume DesignChristie Wittenborn
  • Associate ProducerRod Smith
  • Production AssistantVerona Meier
  • ProducerGerhard Meixner
  • ProducerRoman Paul
  • Associate ProducerAaron Beckum
  • CastingRobert McGee
  • Art DirectionRuth De Jong
  • Makeup ArtistAkiko Matsumoto
  • Co-ProducerChris Stinson
  • Post Production SupervisorBradley M. Goodman
  • Second Assistant DirectorShawn Bisi
  • CastingRuth Lambert
  • Executive ProducerSue Bruce-Smith
  • Set DecorationMax Juren

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • time freezeΒ 
  • magic realism

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2011-01-21Β· Sundance Film Festival
  • Theatrical (limited)2011-07-29R

Also known as

International titles

  • El futuroES
  • λ―Έλž˜λŠ” κ³ μ–‘μ΄μ²˜λŸΌKR

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