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2021 · 155 min · PG-13

Dune

Directed by Denis Villeneuve · Science Fiction, Adventure

Dune (2021) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Denis Villeneuve set in Space during the far future. It runs 155 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A space exploration and dystopian, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of fate & destiny, power & corruption, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Hans Zimmer
Cinematography
Greig Fraser
Cast
Timothée ChalametRebecca FergusonOscar IsaacJason MomoaStellan SkarsgårdStephen McKinley HendersonJosh BrolinJavier Bardem

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
DesertOff World
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Space ExplorationDystopian
Themes
Fate & DestinyPower & CorruptionBetrayal
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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