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 and Louisiana during the 1800s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of survival, identity, and grief & loss run throughout.

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 CityLouisiana

Setting

Rural Urban

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Themes

SurvivalIdentityGrief & Loss

Tone

BleakMelancholic

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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