Away

2019 1h 15m LV

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6.5

SOLID

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100%

CERTIFIED FRESH

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METACRITIC

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6.7

IMDB

★6.5TMDB · 120🍅100%Rotten Tomatoes●78Metacritic★6.7IMDB · 2,560

AnimationDramaAdventureFantasy

Synopsis

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After suffering a plane crash on a mysterious island, a young man embarks on an epic journey through forests, deserts and mountains trying to escape the shadow of a huge dark spirit.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bille Caról
Boy (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gints Zilbalodis
Writers: Gints Zilbalodis
Languages: No Language
Countries: Latvia

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1 / 6

RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 6

ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 6

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8288450 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gints Zilbalodis directs. Gints Zilbalodis scores. Gints Zilbalodis cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Latvia. Dialogue in No Language.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Gints Zilbalodis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Gints Zilbalodis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt8288450 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Original score: Gints Zilbalodis
Editing: Gints Zilbalodis
Runtime: 75 min · 1h 15m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: LV
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Away (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 78/100
IMDB rating: 6.7/10 · 2,560 votes

Awards

3 wins & 3 nominations total

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Gints Zilbalodis

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What people are saying

SWITCH.2020-02-11
★ 7/10
I was so close to giving this four stars, and the review probably reads closer to a four than anything else, but it <i>just</i> falls short for me as I found I respected it more than enjoyed it. 'Away' isn't perfect, and it's not for everyone. However, with such an impressive and often stunning debut, I can't wait to see what Zilbalodis produces next - this Latvian animator is certainly one to watch. - Joel Kalkopf Read Joel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-away-a-minimalist-and-evocative-animated-adventure

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