The Recordist

2007 0h 23m EN

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 6

Science Fiction

Synopsis

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When Charlie Hall encounters an eccentric older woman named Avis Dauphin her life is turned upside down. Avis is convinced that Charlie is an alien life form sent to Earth to record a pivotal event in Human history. Is Avis crazy or does she speak the truth? If so, what is Charlie here on Earth to record?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Brit Marling
Charlie Hall
Annie O'Donnell
Avis Dauphin
Dwight Bacquie
Mr. Ryerson
Kandice Stroh
Female Caretaker
Price Carson
Male Caretaker
Bo Barrett
Jo
Brando Christensen
Ox

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Zal Batmanglij
Writers: Zal Batmanglij
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 23-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Zal Batmanglij, shot by Eric Koretz. 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 Rostam Batmanglij. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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8 / 8

CAST

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Brit Marling and Annie O'Donnell and Dwight Bacquie carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Zal Batmanglij directs. Eric Koretz behind the camera. Rostam Batmanglij scores. Michael Darrow cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 23-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released 19 years ago.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Zal Batmanglij, shot by Eric Koretz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Rostam Batmanglij. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Michael Darrow shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Brit Marling and Annie O'Donnell and Dwight Bacquie carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt1003288 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.