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2013 · 109 min · R

Elysium

Directed by Neill Blomkamp · Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller

Elysium (2013) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Neill Blomkamp set in Los Angeles and Space during the far future. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

A dystopian, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of class conflict and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Ryan Amon
Cinematography
Trent Opaloch
Cast
Matt DamonJodie FosterSharlto CopleyDiego LunaWagner MouraAlice BragaWilliam FichtnerJose Pablo Cantillo

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesSpace
Setting
UrbanOff World
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Dystopian
Themes
Class ConflictPower & Corruption
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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