2013 · 134 min · R

12 Years a Slave

Name: 12 Years a Slave
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2013
Duration: 134 min
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano

Directed by Steve McQueen · Drama, History

12 Years a Slave (2013) is a Drama film, directed by Steve McQueen set in New York City, New Orleans, and Louisiana during the 1800s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a bleak tone. Themes of freedom & oppression, survival, and identity play out through frame narrative.

Composer

Hans Zimmer

Cinematography

Sean Bobbitt

Cast

Chiwetel EjioforMichael FassbenderLupita Nyong'oBenedict CumberbatchPaul DanoSarah PaulsonAdepero OduyeScoot McNairy

The world of this film

Setting

Where

New York City New Orleans Louisiana

Setting

Rural

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Freedom & Oppression Survival Identity

Structure

Frame Narrative

Tone

Bleak

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

True Story

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12 Years a Slave

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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