Last and First Men

2020 1h 12m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 146

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As the end approaches inexorably, the last humans, living millions of years into the future, send a message to the humanity of the present that is both a plea for help and a warning, but also an epic tale of evolution, decline and hope.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tilda Swinton
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jóhann Jóhannsson
Writers: José Enrique Macián, Jóhann Jóhannsson
Languages: English
Countries: Iceland

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RUNTIME

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Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, shot by Sturla Brandth Grøvlen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8015444 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jóhann Jóhannsson directs. Sturla Brandth Grøvlen behind the camera. Jóhann Jóhannsson scores. Mark Bukdahl cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Iceland. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 72-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 6 years ago.
3Directed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, shot by Sturla Brandth Grøvlen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jóhann Jóhannsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Mark Bukdahl shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt8015444 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 11 themes, including "human evolution", "based on novel or book", "dystopia", "distant future".

The technical file

Cinematography: Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Original score: Jóhann Jóhannsson
Editing: Mark Bukdahl
Sound: Jana Irmert
Runtime: 72 min · 1h 12m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Last and First Men (2020)

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SWITCH.2020-10-11
★ 7/10
'Last and First Men' is definitely not for everyone. It's an aimless art film that can test your patience. It's also the kind of film that is perfect for a marijuana movie night. But, if you're in the right mood, it's a science fiction film that provides the framework for your imagination to run wild. In a genre often dominated by bombastic epics like 'Interstellar' and 'Ad Astra', that kind of filmmaking is increasingly rare. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-last-and-first-men-an-aeon-spanning-arthouse-sci-fi-tale

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