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2009 · 112 min · R

District 9

Directed by Neill Blomkamp · Science Fiction

District 9 (2009) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Neill Blomkamp set in Johannesburg during the 2010s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated R.

A dystopian, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of prejudice & racism and power & corruption play out through found footage and frame narrative.

Composer
Clinton Shorter
Cinematography
Trent Opaloch
Cast
Sharlto CopleyJason CopeNathalie BolttSylvaine StrikeElizabeth MkandawieJohn SumnerWilliam Allen YoungNick Blake

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Johannesburg
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Structure
Found FootageFrame Narrative
Tone
BleakTenseSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadNon Human Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
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