Cloud Atlas (2012)
- Directed by
- Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Genre
- drama film, fantasy film, science fiction film, mystery film, post-apocalyptic film, cyberpunk
- Country
- Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, People's Republic of China
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.9 of 10 from 7,571 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
The film connects six stories set across different centuries from the 19th century to a far future. A varied ensemble cast plays multiple characters whose actions echo through time and affect each other's lives.
sprawlingintertwinedambitiouscontemplativevisually strikinghopefulsoberingfast-paced
What happens
Cloud Atlas is a 2012 epic science fiction film written and directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer. Based on the 2004 novel by David Mitchell, it has multiple plots occurring during six eras and features an ensemble cast who perform multiple roles across these time periods. The film was produced by Grant Hill and Stefan Arndt, in addition to the Wachowskis and Tykwer. During its four years of development, the producers had difficulties securing financial support. It was eventually produced with a budget between US$100 million and US$146.7 million provided by independent sources, making it one of the most expensive independent films ever produced. Filming for Cloud Atlas began in September 2011 at Babelsberg Studio in Potsdam-Babelsberg, Germany. It premiered on 8 September 2012 at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival, and was publicly released on 26 October 2012 in conventional and IMAX cinemas. Critics were polarized, causing it to be included on various "Best Film" and "Worst Film" lists. It was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for Tykwer (who co-scored the film), Johnny Klimek, and Reinhold Heil. It received several nominations at the Saturn Awards, including Best Science Fiction Film, and won for Best Editing and Best Make-up. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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