Genesis


1h 20m 2005

Brief Synopsis

An African griot (an honored storyteller and keeper of tribal history) uses the evocative language of myth and fable to relate the birth of the universe and the stars, the fiery beginnings of our planet and the appearance of life on earth--but this is a true story, the story of all of us. He tells

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2005
Distribution Company
A-Film Distribution; Bac Films Distribution; CinTart; Constantin Film Development, Inc.; Frenetic Films; Lucky Red; Palace Films; Senator Film Verleih; Sony Pictures Releasing; Thinkfilm; Wild Bunch AG
Location
Aveyron, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

Synopsis

An African griot (an honored storyteller and keeper of tribal history) uses the evocative language of myth and fable to relate the birth of the universe and the stars, the fiery beginnings of our planet and the appearance of life on earth--but this is a true story, the story of all of us. He tells us of time, matter, birth, love and death. Animals are the main players in this flamboyant, modern, yet timeless Genesis.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2005
Distribution Company
A-Film Distribution; Bac Films Distribution; CinTart; Constantin Film Development, Inc.; Frenetic Films; Lucky Red; Palace Films; Senator Film Verleih; Sony Pictures Releasing; Thinkfilm; Wild Bunch AG
Location
Aveyron, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer May 27, 2005

Released in United States on Video December 13, 2005

Released in United States Summer May 27, 2005

Released in United States on Video December 13, 2005