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Friend of the World streaming

2020 Movie United States Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction 50 min FSK 0
By: Brian Patrick Butler With: Alexandra Slade, Luke Anthony Pensabene, Nick Young, Kathryn Schott, Kevin Smith

After a catastrophic global war, a young filmmaker awakens in the carnage and seeks refuge in the only other survivor: an eccentric, ideologically opposed figure of the United States military. Together, they brave the toxic landscape in search of safety - and answers.

Filmium rating
53%

Mood

Absurd
Dark
Disturbing
Surreal

Cast & Crew

Brian Patrick Butler
Michael C. Burgess
Alexandra Slade
Kathryn Schott
Kevin Smith
Neil Raymond Ricco
Nick Young
Luke Anthony Pensabene
Alexandra Slade (Diane)
Brian Patrick Butler (Director)
Nick Young (Gore)

Budget

Independent
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Black-And-White
Body Horror
Nonlinear Narrative
Practical Effects
Surrealism

Film Movements

Art House
Experimental Film

Narrative Structure

Chapters
Dialogue-Driven
Episodic
Non-Linear
Nonlinear

Pace

Compact
Episodic
Paced Like Twilight Zone
Short Runtime

Runtime

Episodic
Fifty Minutes
Short

Soundtrack

Discordant Score
Experimental Music
String Arrangements

Style

Avant-Garde
Black-And-White
Experimental
Independent

Time-Period

Near Future
Post-Apocalyptic

Central Conflict

Ideological Clash
Insanity
Mysterious Threat
Power Struggle
Survival

Characters

Archetypes
Military General
Young Filmmaker

Ending

Ambiguous
Darkly Humorous
Thought-Provoking

Historical Context

Contemporary Anxieties
Covid-19 Era
Post-Pandemic

Key Plot Points

Apocalyptic Aftermath
Encounter With General
Trapped In Bunker

Plot

Bunker Confinement
Military
Mysterious Threat
Post-Apocalypse
Post-Apocalyptic
Survival

Setting

Bunker
Military Bunker
Military Facility
Post-Apocalyptic
Post-Apocalyptic World

Shooting Location

Gray Area Multimedia
San Diego
Sunset Cliffs

Theme

Corruption
Growth
Solitude

Genre

Body Horror
Dark Comedy
Horror
Sci-Fi
Science Fiction

Audiences

Adults
Art House Viewers
Horror Fans
Independent Film Enthusiasts
Indie Film Enthusiasts
Sci-Fi Fans

Titles

Ami du monde
Amico del mondo
Amigo del mundo
Amigo do mundo
Freund der Welt
Friend Of The World
दुनिया का दोस्त
世界の友

Awards

Top Narrative Films 2022

Box Office Success

Digital Release
Streaming Platforms

Critical Reception

Artistic
Positive
Thoughtful

Festivals

Another Hole In The Head
Oceanside International Film Festival
San Diego Film Week

Popularity

Cult Following
Indie Acclaim

Ratings

90% Approval
Mixed Scores

Reception

90% Approval Rating
90% On Rotten Tomatoes
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Indie Gem
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2020
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