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Autonomy

2019 1h 20m EN
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5.6
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β˜…5.6TMDB Β· 7
Documentary
Synopsis
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A cinematic exploration of the world of automated vehicles β€” from their technical history to the personal narratives of those affected by them to the many unanswered questions about how this technology will affect modern society. This documentary features interviews with industry pioneers and scenes with cutting-edge β€œAVs” in action around the world.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Alex Horwitz
Languages
English

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alex Horwitz, shot by Johnny Ching. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Brett Mason 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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Malcolm Gladwell and Eddie Alterman and Ray Magliozzi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9613244 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 7 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alex Horwitz directs. Johnny Ching behind the camera. Brett Mason cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 180 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 7 years ago.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Alex Horwitz, shot by Johnny Ching. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor Brett Mason shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Malcolm Gladwell and Eddie Alterman and Ray Magliozzi carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt9613244 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 7 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Johnny Ching
Editing
Brett Mason
Runtime
80 min Β· 1h 20m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Alex Horwitz

Trailers & featurettes

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Key crew

  • ProducerChristopher M. Boyd
  • ProducerKevin Mann
  • EditorBrett Mason

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • technology
  • automobile industry
  • self-driving car
  • autonomous vehicle

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2019-03-09Β· SXSW Film Festival

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