The Thousand Wonders of the Universe


1h 23m 1997

Brief Synopsis

The free zone of Sepulveda thrives on an assortment of illicit trades and when the 12,000 inhabitants of the region disappear, a search party is sent to locate them. A coded message from outer space suggests that the culprit may be an impending alien invasion.

Film Details

Also Known As
Les Mille Merveilles de l'Univers, Thousand Wonders of the Universe
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Transfilm; Union Generale
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 23m

Synopsis

The free zone of Sepulveda thrives on an assortment of illicit trades and when the 12,000 inhabitants of the region disappear, a search party is sent to locate them. A coded message from outer space suggests that the culprit may be an impending alien invasion.

Film Details

Also Known As
Les Mille Merveilles de l'Univers, Thousand Wonders of the Universe
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Transfilm; Union Generale
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 23m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States April 1997

Released in United States May 1997

Shown at Avignon/New York Film Festival April 14-21, 1997.

Shown at the Cannes Film Festival (market) May 7-19, 1997.

Feature directorial debut for director Jean-Michel Roux.

Completed shooting May 18, 1996.

Began shooting March 19, 1996.

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States April 1997 (Shown at Avignon/New York Film Festival April 14-21, 1997.)

Released in United States May 1997 (Shown at the Cannes Film Festival (market) May 7-19, 1997.)