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The End of Time streaming

2012 Movie France, Switzerland, Canada Documentary 109 min Ages 0+
By: Peter Mettler With: Richie Hawtin, Freya Blekman, Peter Mettler

At the boundaries of the most advanced research and the most inspired thought, the film embarks upon a voyage of discovery, questioning and amazement, throwing the perception of the world into turmoil. Time is depicted in the sky, the light, the beauty and violence of nature, and the presence of men in search of a present that has an intimate bond with the past and the future.Jean Perret

Filmium rating
62%

Festival Achievements

Visions du Réel 2020
Selections:
Atelier Peter Mettler
Schweizer Filmpreis 2013
Nominations:
Bester Dokumentarfilm • Beste Filmmusik • Beste Kamera
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2012
Selections:
Masters • IDFA Archive

Mood

Contemplative
Introspective
Meditative
Melancholic
Philosophical
Reflective
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Peter Mettler
Alexandra Rockingham Gill
Richie Hawtin
Freya Blekman
Documentary Filmmaker

Cinematic Technique

Abstract Imagery
Interview-Based
Montage
Visual Narrative
Visual Poetry
Visual Storytelling

Film Movements

Art Film
Experimental

Narrative Structure

Essay Film
Essay Format
Non-Linear
Thematic

Pace

Contemplative
Deliberate
Meditative
Slow
Slow-Paced
Sluggish

Soundtrack

Ambient Music
Soundscape

Style

Cinematic
Documentary
Essay Film
Nature-Heavy
Non-Linear
Visual Reflection

Time-Period

Contemporary
Modern

Central Conflict

Existential Reflection
Philosophical Inquiry
Understanding Time

Characters

Artists
Buddhists
Environmentalists
Family Member
Hermit
Particle Physicists

Ending

Meditative
Open-Ended
Reflective

Historical Context

Contemporary
Post-2010

Key Plot Points

Interviews On Time
Personal Reflections
Scientific And Spiritual Perspectives

Plot

Abstract
Exploration Of Time
Interviews
Interviews With Scientists And Thinkers
Meditative Reflection
Personal Interpretations
Philosophical Exploration
Philosophical Exploration Of Time
Philosophical Inquiry

Setting

Natural Landscapes
Personal Spaces
Scientific Locations

Shooting Location

Natural Landscapes
Scientific Labs
Urban Environments

Theme

Existence
Existentialism
Interconnectedness
Mortality
Perception Of Time
Philosophy
Time

Genre

Documentary
Essay Film
Philosophical

Audiences

Adults
Art Film Lovers
Documentary Viewers
Philosophy Enthusiasts
Science Lovers

Titles

La fin du temps
The End Of Time

Awards

Swiss Film Award Nomination

Critical Reception

Mixed Reviews
Philosophical
Visual Beauty

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

Ratings

56/100 Metacritic
78% On Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Award Nominations
Critical Reception
Critically Acclaimed
Festival Selection
Mixed Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes

Production Countries

Canada
Switzerland

Release Year

2012
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