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2006 · 96 min · PG-13

The Fountain

Directed by Darren Aronofsky · Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction, Romance

The Fountain (2006) is a Drama film, directed by Darren Aronofsky set in Space and Central America during the 2000s, the early modern era, and the far future. It runs 96 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of mortality & aging, love & longing, and faith / religion play out through interwoven / hyperlink and non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Clint Mansell
Cinematography
Matthew Libatique
Cast
Hugh JackmanRachel WeiszEllen BurstynMark MargolisStephen McHattieFernando HernándezCliff CurtisSean Patrick Thomas

The world of this film

Setting

Where
SpaceCentral America
Setting
Off WorldWilderness
When
Early Modern2000sFar Future

Premise & themes

Themes
Mortality & AgingLove & LongingFaith / Religion
Structure
Interwoven / HyperlinkNon Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame Narrative
Tone
MelancholicSurreal DreamlikeContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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