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2016 · 116 min · PG-13

Arrival

Directed by Denis Villeneuve · Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery

Arrival (2016) is a Drama film, directed by Denis Villeneuve set during the near future. It runs 116 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A alien invasion and space exploration, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of fate & destiny, grief & loss, and identity play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Cinematography
Bradford Young
Cast
Amy AdamsJeremy RennerForest WhitakerMichael StuhlbargMark O'BrienTzi MaAbigail PniowskyJulia Scarlett Dan

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Rural
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Alien InvasionSpace Exploration
Themes
Fate & DestinyGrief & LossIdentity
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame Narrative
Tone
MelancholicContemplativeHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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