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2021 · 108 min · R

Nomadland

Directed by Chloé Zhao · Drama

Nomadland (2021) is a Drama film, directed by Chloé Zhao set in Nevada, Arizona, South Dakota, and California during the 2010s, in winter. It runs 108 minutes and is rated R.

A road trip, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of grief & loss, isolation, and survival run throughout.

Composer
Ludovico Einaudi
Cinematography
Joshua James Richards
Cast
Frances McDormandDavid StrathairnLinda MaySwankieGay DeForestPatricia GrierAngela ReyesCarl R. Hughes

The world of this film

Setting

Where
NevadaArizonaSouth DakotaCalifornia
Setting
RuralWildernessDesert
When
2010s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Grief & LossIsolationSurvival
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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