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The Arc of Oblivion

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THE ARC OF OBLIVION explores a quirk of humankind: in a universe that erases its tracks, we humans are hellbent on leaving a trace. Set against the backdrop of the filmmaker's quixotic quest to build an ark in a field in Maine, the film heads far afield -- to salt mines in the Alps, fjords in the Arctic, and ancient libraries in the Sahara -- to illuminate the strange world of archives, record-keeping, and memory. Playfully weaving stop-motion animation, spellbinding cinematography and fascinating interviews from the director's inner circle and experts in the fields of science, culture and art -- including documentarians Werner Herzog and Kirsten Johnson -- THE ARC OF OBLIVION reveals how nature inspires the human drive behind filmmaking.

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) I love it so much -- it works so beautifully on so many different levels. Mar 22, 2024 Full Review Alissa Wilkinson New York Times In his attempt to imagine why, and how, we try to preserve memories, Cheney unearths something beautiful: We want to remember not just ourselves, but other people, and that’s what’s behind the efforts. Feb 15, 2024 Full Review Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com "Arc of Oblivion" is a documentary about a lot of things, including the futility of its own existence. Rated: 4/4 Mar 17, 2023 Full Review Manuel Betancourt FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) I just love that I never knew where it was exactly going to go. Mar 22, 2024 Full Review Morgan Rojas Cinemacy 'The Arc of Oblivion' playfully explores the human desire for keepsakes amidst an ever-evolving world. Feb 22, 2024 Full Review Michael J. Casey Boulder Weekly Combines investigative journalism, talking head experts, stop-motion animation and revealing self-analysis. It’s as serious as it is playful and ends on a poetic note. Rated: 3.5 / 5 Feb 22, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Yeison V Muy buen comienzo de espectáculo y una obra de arte para comenzar el días gracias por todo muy buen hecho Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Ramón Sánchez R La película es muy interesante te deja intrigado y seducido por una maravillosa edición, puesta en escena con un buen equipo de reparto. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Nicolás G Es una excelente opción muy pero muy recomendado👌🏻 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Jenni J Es excelente, realmente la recomiendo Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review David M [Un] trabajo marcado por enfoques lúcidos a cuestiones existenciales sobre la naturaleza finita de la vida humana y nuestros intentos desesperados de extenderla más allá de nuestra esperanza de vida. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Ana Karina V Es una película increíblemente fabulosa, se las recomiendo muchísimo! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis THE ARC OF OBLIVION explores a quirk of humankind: in a universe that erases its tracks, we humans are hellbent on leaving a trace. Set against the backdrop of the filmmaker's quixotic quest to build an ark in a field in Maine, the film heads far afield -- to salt mines in the Alps, fjords in the Arctic, and ancient libraries in the Sahara -- to illuminate the strange world of archives, record-keeping, and memory. Playfully weaving stop-motion animation, spellbinding cinematography and fascinating interviews from the director's inner circle and experts in the fields of science, culture and art -- including documentarians Werner Herzog and Kirsten Johnson -- THE ARC OF OBLIVION reveals how nature inspires the human drive behind filmmaking.
Director
Ian Cheney
Producer
Meredith DeSalazar, Manette Pottle, Rebecca Taylor
Distributor
Abramorama
Production Co
Sandbox Films (II)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 16, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 38m