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Last and First Men

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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.

Status: Released

Released Date: 2020-02-25

Runtime: 72 mins

Director: Jóhann Jóhannsson

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama, Science Fiction

Original title: Last and First Men

Production Companies: Zik Zak Filmworks

Production Countries: Iceland

Cast

Narrator (voice)

Tilda Swinton

Reviews

maketheSWITCH

'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

2020-10-11

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