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The Noah's Ark Principle streaming

Original title: Das Arche Noah Prinzip
1984 Movie Germany Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction 99 min FSK 12
By: Roland Emmerich With: Richy Müller, Franz Buchrieser, Aviva Joel

Near the end of the 20th century, WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) are retired. However, certain factions plan to use a science space station as a weapon against each other. The astronauts inside will decide the world's fate.

Filmium rating
49%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 1984
Nominations:
Competition 1984

Mood

Dramatic
Dystopian
Technologically Tense
Tense
Thrilling
Tragic

Cast & Crew

Roland Emmerich
Richy Müller
Aviva Joel
Franz Buchrieser
Director
Roland Emmerich (Director)
Screenwriter
Unknown Cast

Budget

1980S Production
Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Color Film
Mono Sound
Practical Effects
Special Effects
Visual Effects

Film Movements

Science Fiction

Narrative Structure

Character-Focused
Conflict-Driven
Linear
Thriller

Pace

Action-Oriented
Dramatic
Fast-Paced
Moderate Pace
Tension-Building

Soundtrack

Mono Sound

Style

Cinematic
Color
Science Fiction
Special Effects

Time-Period

Futuristic
Late 20Th Century

Central Conflict

Betrayal
Control
Espionage
Nuclear Threat
Survival
Technological Sabotage

Characters

Astronauts
Scientists
Spies

Ending

Bittersweet
Death From Radiation
Destruction
Open-Ended
Tragic

Historical Context

Late 20Th Century
Post-Cold War

Key Plot Points

Explosion
Love And Sacrifice
Station Sabotage

Plot

Cold War Tensions
Personal Conflict
Political Tension
Science Fiction
Space Station Sabotage
Technological Disaster

Setting

Earth
Futuristic
Orbit
Space Station

Shooting Location

Munich Studios
Studio Sets

Theme

Cold War Paranoia
Human Sacrifice
Misuse Of Technology
Personal Sacrifice
Political Conflict
Technological Danger

Genre

Drama
Political Thriller
Science Fiction
Thriller

Audiences

Adult Viewers
Adults
Political Thriller Enthusiasts
Science Fiction Fans
Tech Enthusiasts

Titles

Das Arche Noah Prinzip
Le Principe de l'Arche de Noé
The Noah's Ark Principle

Awards

None

Box Office Success

Sold To 20 Countries

Critical Reception

Special Effects
Technical Skill

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival

Reception

Film Festival Screening
No Awards
Special Effects Acclaim
Special Effects Recognition
Technical Acclaim

Production Countries

West Germany

Release Year

1984
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