2021 · 108 min · R

Nomadland

Name: Nomadland
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie, Gay DeForest

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 freedom & oppression play out through episodic chapters.

Composer

Ludovico Einaudi

Cinematography

Joshua James Richards

Cast

Frances McDormandDavid StrathairnLinda MaySwankieGay DeForestPatricia GrierAngela ReyesCarl R. Hughes

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Nevada Arizona South Dakota California

Setting

Rural Wilderness

When

2010s

Season

Winter

Premise & themes

Premise

Road Trip

Themes

Grief & Loss Isolation Freedom & Oppression

Structure

Episodic Chapters

Tone

MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadFemale Led

Pacing

Slow Burn

Dialogue

Sparse Quiet

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Inspired By Real Events

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