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Aniara

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When a spacecraft carrying settlers to Mars strays off course, the consumption-obsessed passengers are prompted to consider their place in the universe.
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Dazzling, but a little dull, ANIARA's impeccable production design is undermined by its underwhelming philosophical pondering.

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Wendy Ide Guardian 08/31/2019
4/5
A haunting allegorical tale, Aniara warns of humanity hurtling in the wrong direction and realising too late that there is no turning back. Go to Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian 08/28/2019
4/5
A cold, cruel, piercingly humane sci-fi parable that's both bang on the zeitgeist and yet also unnervingly original. Go to Full Review Ty Burr Boston Globe 05/24/2019
2.5/4
"Aniara" may be the coolest, costliest, most dystopian shaggy-dog story ever filmed. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Feb 15
4/4
Kågerman and Lilja craft a visionary film—one that is profoundly despairing yet also worthy of comparison to the great existential space epics Go to Full Review Dallas King Flick Feast 11/11/2022
5/5
A deep, probing meditation on the acceptance of one’s place in the universe... Aniara might be a ship without a destination but this film is ultimately destined to become a timeless sci-fi classic. Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema 03/08/2021
3/5
As interesting as "Aniara" is to think about, the movie isn't exactly an engaging watch. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Francis S Nov 17 They could have done a lot of things with such a good plot, but decided to be amateurs and go for the low hanging, low IQ fruit, with the end result being an unimaginative ramble with no character development whatsoever and no reason to watch this train wreck. They could have at least made a character out of outer space, which would have been more profound than any of the characters in this film, but they missed that too, showing very few scenes of space. See more Lucifer M Nov 11 This film genuinely depressed me. It’s bleak, depressing and heartbreaking. With phenomenal performances and beautiful cinematography with incredible VFX, this is a film you do not want to miss out on. A melancholic cautionary tale for humanity of the dangers of taking our world for granted and what our last resort would look like. You’ve been warned though; it is very bleak. See more Samitha B @Samitha Aug 8 An utter waste of time. You want lesbian sex in space? There are better alternatives!! See more g j Jul 6 Richly beautiful in its bleakness See more Jonathan K @aFIREintheattic Apr 26 Aniara is a eulogy to Earth and nature, while also serving as a commentary on how we numb ourselves to escape reality. Much weirder than I expected, but in a good way! It has an underlying energy of a climate disaster movie, with a baked-in message about our current exploitation of our planet's resources, reminding us of the insane gift that Earth is. The film was more artsy than I anticipated, too. As the movie goes on, it gets pretty moody, leaving space for some interpretation, especially when it’s exploring the theme of human insignificance in the vastness of space and time. See more Chris K @CSKapper Apr 3 This is not your typical sci-fi movie. It has excellent cinematography, direction, writing and acting. The ending is not what you'd expect in a movie, but probably what you'd expect in reality. See more Read all reviews
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Pella Kagerman

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Hugo Lilja

Director

Emelie Garbers

Mimaroben

Arvin Kananian

Chefone

Bianca Cruzeiro

Isagel

Anneli Martini

The Astronomer

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Movie Info

Synopsis When a spacecraft carrying settlers to Mars strays off course, the consumption-obsessed passengers are prompted to consider their place in the universe.
Director
Pella Kagerman, Hugo Lilja
Producer
Annika Rogell, Markus Waltå
Screenwriter
Pella Kagerman, Hugo Lilja
Distributor
Magnet Releasing
Production Co
Magnolia Pictures, Viaplay, Meta Film
Rating
R (Graphic Nudity|Drug Use|Disturbing Images|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
Swedish
Release Date (Theaters)
May 17, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 17, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$40.0K
Runtime
1h 46m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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