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2012 · 93 min · PG-13

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Directed by Benh Zeitlin · Drama, Fantasy, Adventure

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) is a Drama film, directed by Benh Zeitlin set in Louisiana during the near future. It runs 93 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A survival and post apocalyptic, with a whimsical and bleak tone. Themes of survival, family & loyalty, and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Dan RomerBenh Zeitlin
Cinematography
Ben Richardson
Cast
Quvenzhané WallisDwight HenryLevy EasterlyGina MontanaLowell LandesPamela HarperAmber HenryJonshel Alexander

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Louisiana
Setting
RuralCoastal SeaIsland
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
SurvivalPost Apocalyptic
Themes
SurvivalFamily & LoyaltyGrief & Loss
Tone
WhimsicalBleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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