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Release Date:
22 marraskuu 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
What If You Could Live Forever? more
Plot:
Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world. full summary | add synopsis
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Tree
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Love
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Queen
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Tree Of Life
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Conquistador
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 6 wins
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14 nominations
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Ambitious, Moving, and a Conversation Stimulator
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Also Known As:
The Last Man (USA) (original script title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of violent action, some sensuality and language. (edited for re-rating; originally R)
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Runtime:
96 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:15 (original rating) |
Ireland:15A |
Australia:M |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:12A (edited for re-rating) |
USA:R (original rating) |
Singapore:PG |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Argentina:13 |
Netherlands:16 |
Sweden:11 |
Finland:K-13 |
Portugal:M/12 |
South Korea:15 |
Peru:14 |
USA:PG-13 (edited for re-rating) (certificate #41776) |
Brazil:14 |
New Zealand:M
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Instead of using CGI, Aronofsky chose to do the special effects for the film by using micro-photography of chemical reactions on tiny petri dishes. He has said that CGI would take away from the timelessness of the film and that he wants the film to stand the test of time.
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Anachronisms: Tikal is mentioned by the queen's priest, however, it wasn't completely discovered until the mid XIX century. Also the name Tikal, which means "place of voices" was invented at the beginnings of the XX century by archaeologists.
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Quotes:
Tomas Verde:
I'm sorry father, for you there is only death. But our destiny is life!
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2006-11-25)" (2006)
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I was lucky enough to see a screening of The Fountain a few days before the official release date.
The music was hauntingly beautiful.
The use of micro-photography made the visual effects gorgeous. Still-shot images of this movie should be framed and hung wherever there are large groups of people present.
I was engrossed in the story. It's complex, yet basic at its core. I literally felt the tragedy of the situation. And despite connecting with that tragedy emotionally, I couldn't help but sit in awe as the credits began rolling. I felt neither depressed nor hopeful as the experience ended . I just felt spent, moved , and incredibly eager to engage in discussion.
I have a newfound respect for the talent of both Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz. If I see either of them on the street I will feel compelled to offer a handshake.
I am convinced Darren Aronofsky is going to be regarded as one of the elite directors of our time before his career comes to an end.
Overall, this movie is layered in intriguing elements. I've heard it described as a poem, and I agree entirely. It's like a timeless poem in that it deserves to be revisited, both in viewings and in conversation.