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(1138) 7.2 87 min 2018 Subtitles and Closed Captions

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch is a movie starring Alicia Vikander. Filmmakers travel to six continents and 20 countries to document the impact humans have made on the planet.

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Documentary
Director
Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, Edward Burtynsky
Starring
Alicia Vikander

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Genres Documentary
Director Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, Edward Burtynsky
Writer Jennifer Baichwal
Stars Alicia Vikander
Country Canada
Also Known As Antropocenas: zmogaus era, Antropocen: Epoka czlowieka, Antropocene - L'epoca umana, Anthropocène: L'époque humaine, Antropocen - människans epok
Runtime 1 h 27 min
Audio Português  English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
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Description Filmmakers travel to six continents and 20 countries to document the impact humans have made on the planet.

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Katherine
Saturday, 06 Feb 2021 11:22

First of all, I want to say that I'm not a fan of the Anthropocene. It seems to be a pretty broad term, and it's hard to say what exactly it means to be human. I also can't help thinking that if a particular moment or historical event in the last 100,000 years was so great, that something equally great could have happened in the next 100,000 years. That said, this documentary is well worth seeing, and has some great insights into the potential implications of global warming. The first half of the documentary covers the history of humans. In the second half, we learn more about how human activities have caused global warming. The documentary is very well made, and I was surprised that it was not advertised as a "documentary". Instead, the title gives away the subject, and it's hard to understand what it's actually about. The people who are interviewed in the documentary are scientists, and some of them are very well known scientists. The scientific data provided is of the same standard as what you'd get from a university library. The documentary isn't about the potential effects of global warming. It's about the potential effects of human activities on the climate. And it's about the implications of climate change for many different species of organisms, including the Earth's own biosphere. The potential implications are serious, but not overwhelming. In the end, the documentary is not a great documentary. It's certainly not a documentary that you'd want to watch for any reason other than to see some good science presented, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who doesn't already know what they're looking at. It's worth seeing though, and I recommend it to anyone interested in the science of global warming. This is one of the few documentaries I've seen that actually goes into some depth on the topic. I give it a "B+" for that reason.
Frank S.
Saturday, 30 Jan 2021 19:07

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch (2015) Dir: Matt Schmidlin / Cast: John Hurt, Rachel Weisz, Dylan McDermott, David Thewlis, Viggo Mortensen, Jena Malone: Very bleak, thought-provoking documentary that runs the gamut from focusing on what it means to be human to focusing on the environment and how human beings have made a difference in the last century. In the end, it is the animals that have done the most good, the most while, and the most of the harm. With a plot that is both fascinating and relatable, it explores the effects of human-induced climate change and what we can do to reverse it. John Hurt, Rachel Weisz, Dylan McDermott, David Thewlis, and Viggo Mortensen all play various characters and each has a different effect on the viewer. Weisz and Thewlis play the scientists who have come to be aware of the effect human beings have had on the environment. Hurt is a real-life science teacher who goes back to his former place of study to tell his class that human beings are responsible for destroying the environment and he urges his students to stop using fossil fuels. McDermott plays an environmental activist who says "It is time to face the facts." Thewlis plays an American President who is also a scientist and advocate for the environment. Mortensen plays a computer scientist who is more concerned about technology than the environment. Weisz is played by an environmentalist who is more concerned about technology than the environment. Hurt and McDermott are cast as teachers who have done something to the environment. Thewlis plays a pastor who has a message for his congregation and asks them to stop using fossil fuels. Mortensen plays a scientist who says "We've got to turn back the clock." The film is a little bit too short but it does work on its subject matter and it's thoughtful. It's also a bit depressing and depressing but at the same time it's not. Thewlis has a few good points. The film does have a few good points. It is very graphic at times and some of the imagery is more disturbing than anything else. There are also some very interesting things to discuss about the environment and it's impact on people and animals. The film is thoughtful and it's an intriguing documentary that will leave you thinking about it. It's worth seeing for sure.
Anthony H.
Sunday, 24 Jan 2021 12:23

In the first half of the movie, you can see how the scientific community has responded to the scientific data, such as the fact that the Arctic is melting at a rate of 4 degrees Fahrenheit per decade. As we watch the story unfold, we see how the media and the public have reacted to these findings. The first part of the movie is about the reaction of the public and the media to these findings. We get to see how the media tried to shut down the story and how the scientists reacted to the news. We also see how the public and the media have reacted to the media. It is pretty evident that the media is in the grip of a small minority that is willing to use any means to shut down any scientific findings. The media is too big to shut down scientific findings, but too small to help the public and scientists learn the facts. The media is too powerful to deal with the scientific data, but too small to understand the science and react to the media. For example, when there is a story about human-caused climate change, the media should not simply ignore the facts and instead report them with the purpose of educating the public. It would have been better for the media to work with the scientific community to come up with a solution rather than keep hiding the truth. I think the media is too big to be in the control of the science community. This movie is interesting and worth seeing.
Adam
Sunday, 24 Jan 2021 02:53

All over the world, people are becoming less and less able to cope with the increasing amount of our problems. This documentary shows how we can all save each other. We all have a responsibility to help each other. It's not a matter of if we will survive, it's a matter of when.
Carol W.
Monday, 18 Jan 2021 05:39

I was pretty skeptical about seeing this documentary as it seemed like a case of "anarchy in the family" with all the research being done by a highly critical academic who had no credentials to even do it. So I decided to watch it without really knowing what to expect. I was shocked to find a documentary that wasn't just focused on a few of the more prominent arguments and had a really good feel for what to expect. Instead of trying to be too academic about the subject and the arguments, the documentary focuses on what the scientific community has found. Most of the arguments have been looked at before and these arguments are presented in a way that isn't trying to be too "objective". There's no bad language used or trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the audience. The documentary is just as much a documentary as it is a "documentary" about the human era and it isn't really biased towards any side. Most of the arguments that are brought up are well researched and most of them were very interesting to hear. Overall, I really enjoyed this documentary and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in the science of the Anthropocene and the role that humans have played in changing the world.
Virginia
Monday, 11 Jan 2021 13:24

The documentary explores the concept of man's modern-day extinction and how it is related to the time that humans have been living in harmony with nature, and it explains how this can impact us and our loved ones. There are many key issues discussed in the film, including the evolution of technologies such as the internet and the development of geo-engineering to mitigate global warming. There are also many thoughts on the history of mankind and the impact of man's impact on the environment. I enjoyed the documentary because I have seen it on the Sci-Fi Channel and it is always interesting to see how science and technology are being used to advance humanity, especially considering that the earth's environment has changed since the human race has been living on it. I would recommend this documentary to anyone who wants to learn more about man's impact on the environment. It also contains a lot of science fiction and fantasy elements which are quite interesting.
Crystal Ruiz
Wednesday, 06 Jan 2021 23:29

I thoroughly enjoyed this film, and I think that it is a very well-made documentary. It was interesting to see how the film's director was able to tell a story without it being overly heavy-handed or preachy, and how it was able to provide such a powerful insight into the history of humanity that it's almost difficult to look away. I would also like to add that the documentary does a very good job of explaining the history of mankind, as well as making an attempt to show how humanity has evolved throughout the years. The film's protagonist, who is obviously a millennial, is able to explain why he is a millennial, and what his millennial beliefs are. He also explains that the majority of millennial's are very concerned with what the future will bring. The documentary also explains that the word millennial is derived from the Greek word for "elder" and the Latin word for "glory".
Henry
Tuesday, 05 Jan 2021 06:40

I really don't understand the hype about this film. I have a hard time understanding why people are so hyped up about this movie. Maybe they watched a movie called "Superbabies". This film is about humans and how they are changing the planet. They really need to watch something else. I really liked this film. I think it was a very well done documentary. I think it is a very important film and I highly recommend it. The film was very informative and told me a lot about our own future. I would definitely recommend this film to anyone who wants to learn more about our planet. The film is very informative and makes you want to be involved in your own future.
Maria Woods
Friday, 25 Dec 2020 00:30

Some people like to think they know how the world will turn out. I think this is an example of ignorance. This documentary takes you into the mind of a biologist who's only job is to predict the future. He looks at the past and he sees no reason why the present should be better than the past. So he concludes that we have to live our lives in the present because there's no reason to think that the future will be better than the past. He says the human race is screwed. He wants to live in the future, and he wants to be a part of it. The documentary is very well done. It's very factual and the world is portrayed very well. It's very informative and it's very well done. It's not the best documentary, but it's worth a watch. I give it an 8 out of 10.
Joyce
Tuesday, 03 Nov 2020 23:49

I was curious to see this film, and I'm glad I did. It's not a particularly comprehensive, but it does provide a few interesting, and sometimes interesting, stories about the current status of human life. The director, which I'm assuming was mostly trying to portray a more optimistic view of the human race, does a fine job of it, as he does of all of his films. The characters are mostly well-rounded, and the film has a certain amount of realism to it, which is a welcome change from the usually over-the-top "reality" films that seem to dominate the market these days. I especially liked the "professionals" in the film. Most of the film is about an "intermediate" species, or a "bio-fauna", which I imagine could include all of us humans as well, but it's about the human species. If the human species were reduced to a small, low-level species, it would be an obvious choice for a documentary film. I'm glad I watched it.
Gregory Greene
Saturday, 26 Sep 2020 18:43

So yeah. I don't know what it's all about. What it is? I'll get a better grasp on that. I'm quite interested to see what's up with the documentary maker. I'm not even sure he's the right person to run this film. All I can tell you is the initial segments were great. The real story is that there's a documentary maker that made this and he found his way into an area where nobody would ever ever go. Where even the locals wouldn't know what to make of him. It's a testament to his gut and instincts. He just got so absorbed in the matter of being the first person to do something that he basically lost track of what it was that made him do it. This is a good documentary, but don't expect it to turn out like a Hollywood film.
Judith M.
Monday, 14 Sep 2020 05:15

This movie was pretty much a long-form docu-drama, but it did have some good and interesting footage. But one of the most interesting things was that they brought back anthropologists to discuss the timeline of human origins in terms of the discovery of fossils. These were some scientists who were speaking in English, but they also had some folks speaking in French and German. I don't think this was totally intentional, but I think they were doing something like a documentary about how fossil finds affect human history. It was very interesting, and I would recommend this movie for anyone who wants to learn about how people use fossil finds to understand their own history.
Mary M.
Sunday, 13 Sep 2020 17:10

I don't know why some people are bashing this documentary. I watched it because I liked the director and the subject. There were several parts I didn't like, but overall it was an interesting and informative documentary. I thought the director did a great job of not sensationalizing anything, and really trying to focus on the science and the personalities of the scientists and the issues they face. The documentary was made before the commercialization of the Anthropocene, and I think it's fair to say that the majority of people who watched it are not interested in seeing all the different aspects of the Anthropocene. I also think that many of the scientists in this documentary are very well known, so I think it's fair to say that a lot of the viewers will be familiar with their work. This is what makes the documentary different from other documentaries that talk about the subject in general, as the director didn't have to resort to making the scientists famous for the documentary. I also think that the documentary was more relevant to people who were interested in the subject, and that's because of the subjects who are featured in the documentary. I think it was very entertaining to watch, and I think it will be interesting to watch the rest of the documentary if you are interested in the subject.
Brian Ferguson
Sunday, 13 Sep 2020 07:38

This documentary is a must see for anyone who wants to be informed about our changing climate and our impact on the planet. As an avid climatologist, I can tell you that we are going to experience a change in the climate as a result of the human emission of CO2. We have already passed the tipping point. We are rapidly moving to a new world with increasing temperatures and less ice cover. Over the past 100 years, the planet's average temperature has increased by 0.6 degrees F. A 3 degree increase in temperature is projected for the next few decades. The question that remains is how much can we go without a global catastrophe. Climate change is not a distant problem, it is here and now and it is here to stay. The Earth's climate is changing and will continue to change. The changes are a result of human activity and will be either a good or a bad thing. If the future is not good, humans may just be able to recover or survive without any help from our environment. The human race will be forced to adapt to the changing climate and there is no guarantee that this will be good. The same goes for our environment. The question is how we are going to survive and whether or not we will be able to recover or survive as a species. To the extent that we adapt to the changing climate, we may or may not be able to recover from the effects of global warming. This is a very good documentary that I highly recommend. It is well-made and has a great message. It's very timely, it gives you a good understanding of what is at stake for the future of humanity.
Ashley Fuller
Friday, 28 Aug 2020 01:51

I was reading the comments to this documentary, and one of the things I noticed is that people who took part in the Roman Empire, did not like this documentary. So it would seem that the Roman Empire was an excellent example of how not to colonize another civilization, and so on. However, I disagree with the claim that this is an example of an ancient culture in decline. A large part of the Empire was driven to the brink of total collapse, and some of it was largely done by the savagery of barbarians. The Empire was not only driven to collapse, but the empire had also become corrupt and decaying from its own excesses. So, despite the backlash to the documentary, I think it's an excellent documentary that shows just how extremely fragile the Roman Empire was. The documentary shows that the country's population had dropped to about 300,000 people. The empire had been largely cut off from the rest of the world for a very long time. It was literally Rome for a very long time. So, if you watch this documentary, you can see how the Empire had a hard time adapting to the modern world, but it did adapt to almost everything else. It was a fantastic example of how a relatively small, but very dense area of the planet can co-exist with the rest of the planet. So, if you don't see the documentary, I'm sure you can't see this documentary. My guess is that if you saw the documentary, you probably didn't like it, and you won't like this documentary.
Heather Stone
Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 16:21

I saw the exhibition opening on February 11th, 2013 in the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The exhibit tells the story of the history of humans and how they have affected our environment. It was curated by Gerry Gray, a leading environmental thinker who teaches Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Manitoba. He is the author of "We are the Company," a brilliant graphic novel about the impacts of capitalism on a life in the Canadian countryside. I would recommend this film to everyone, whether you are interested in ecology, anthropology, sociological theory or economics. To me, it's a compelling story of how we have changed our environment and how much we have changed it.
Ashley
Saturday, 15 Aug 2020 02:52

The film focuses on how the world has changed since the first settlers arrived in what is now the United States. The film covers many major figures and events in time, with a specific focus on the Industrial Revolution, the discovery of America, and the discovery of coal. What we see is a hard edged look at the changes in time. The documentary is essentially an interview from experts in anthropology and climatology. We are privy to many of the real life stories of the crew and other scientists that took part in the expedition. The film is also very educational for anyone who is interested in understanding the science behind the changes in time, and how humanity has affected the world. The film does have some real scientific errors, such as using a map of the world to predict the location of a sea floor rift in the world's oceans, but we can forgive that because the arguments against this are based on actual scientific evidence that cannot be contested. Overall, the film is very well done, with the exception of some of the science errors, and is well worth seeing for anyone interested in understanding how the world has changed over time.
Kathleen H.
Sunday, 02 Aug 2020 13:24

The movie is a series of interviews with "specialists" on the subject of anthropocene. These are scientists that have studied human evolution in both world and sub-species of humans and the historical and biological aspects of human beings. In addition to these scientists we have the anthropologist and author, Peter Singer. Singer's field of research is the history of "human cultures". He explores human origins, species boundaries and the interrelationship of humans and other animal species. Some anthropologists have questioned Singer's conclusions, and the movie doesn't call Singer's work into question. The subtitle of the movie is "A human civilization: its origins, development and evolution". While the documentary doesn't teach us anything new, it does provide us with an important perspective of what our planet has become. I would recommend it for anybody who has an interest in earth history. If you're like me, you might be interested in learning about our own past, how the world has changed over time and where we are heading. It might help you to understand what makes people tick and what the future holds for humanity.
Daniel P.
Tuesday, 28 Jul 2020 23:28

This film is based on the Gaia hypothesis which states that the Earth's biosphere was not fully populated and therefore no life can be described as thriving. (It's essentially a search for its replacement.) Some believe that this means the planet is heading for a catastrophic breakup. If so, it will be extremely hard to find a place where life will be particularly healthy. In this film, Tars Tarkovsky, a former Soviet scientist and renowned Soviet cinema critic, presents one such place. He has been moved to observe life and death in various districts of the old USSR. All the inhabitants of the district that includes his old village are dying. Tarkovsky is a poet who has produced several works of art and literature. He lived in an open-air studio in the town of Malaga, but was forced to move in when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After spending several months with the villagers, he thinks they will all die. He is wrong. They still live. After his film, the chief of the district tells him that they will all live until the end of the world. There are almost two million of them. That's a lot of people to go through. The survivors survive on an average diet of 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. There are no restrictions. They still have a wide variety of foods to choose from. They can use every method of contraception, including a child. The only thing that they all have in common is the consumption of livestock and plants. They have an average of 150 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. In addition, they are given some basic medical treatments to prevent blood loss and preserve organs. The villagers also have access to a hospital. Some, however, do not have the means to travel to the hospital. For them, the journey can be difficult, with a very long journey time, and expensive transportation. "Most of the people are huddled in small cabins. Every hut has a bucket with water," says one man. "The older men and women tend to the young men, or they might join the men for the trips to the hospital. They tend to be the ones who will die," he explains. There is no need for transportation. They take horses or donkeys for transport. They are of different nationalities and speak the same language. These people are willing to risk their lives for their country. They don't eat or drink anything harmful to them or their livestock. These people have seen their children die from eating bad food. Many of them have never been in a hospital. Most of the visitors have died in the last few years. "In that village, there are only six other men, all of them near the age of 80. But they all have one thing in common. They all eat meat," says Tarkovsky. "Meat is banned in the village. There are five reasons why. One, they just can't afford to buy it." But Tarkovsky doesn
Alan Gonzalez
Thursday, 16 Jul 2020 10:00

The movie covers the history of the human family and the emergence of an era in which we, and almost all of our pre-human ancestors, have lived in harmony with the environment. The movie covers the history of this period in human history as well as the social impact of this transition on our family and human society. The documentary really takes you into the heart of the planet and for a change it does so in a very visual fashion. The makers did a great job of showing the effects of change on the animals, humans and the landscape. As with any documentary, they make the most of what they have to work with and although it's not exactly the best movie ever made, I can see why it's in the top 100 on IMDb.
Beverly M.
Friday, 03 Jul 2020 11:01

There are few times where I have appreciated a documentary as much as I do for this. If you are a Christian, you will learn a lot from this film, and will appreciate the Bible. If you are not a Christian, this film will teach you a lot about how we affect the earth's environment. To sum it up, this is a good documentary, very well done. It explains why this is a cause that is worthy of our efforts, not just wanting it to be understood, but we have to change. Also the oil industry is certainly not the bad guy, but we are sure that if we don't address this issue, we are not going to have as much access to it in the future, as it will continue to be consumed. We need to be aware and want to have a change as soon as possible. I truly hope that this will reach as many people as possible. This is an important topic to take into consideration, and will show what the impact of this issue has on our world, and our country. This film should have received a higher rating, because it is a very high quality documentary. I highly recommend it. * out of *
Edward Diaz
Sunday, 28 Jun 2020 21:06

We see a close-up of the People's Republic of China's new train depot - while it is being constructed, the cameraman explains how the human race is trying to convert Earth into a sustainable and densely populated place. Eventually, we see a close-up of a human fetus, but for a short period. It's a complex subject. This is a movie that moves quickly. We have the China Railway station in Beijing, then the North Korean border. Then we see a robotic arm stretching across the desert to fill a silo. From there it is to Manchuria, then to Shanghai, then to Hong Kong, and finally to Beijing. We see a handful of industrial plants in Shanghai, each of which was threatened with closure. There is much talk of the "Little Tokyo" and "Da Nang" - even if the film is limited to just one country. It is not an action movie; it is not a documentary. There are no celebrities to move the story along, no great images of architectural marvels, nothing. It is a human documentary with a documentary director. This is not your ordinary documentary. As the documentary moves forward we are shown different pictures, ranging from the environment, to the relations between humans and non-humans. It is a personal journey from the people of China to the people of the world. The film takes us to different places, and you will find yourself lost in the trip. We end up at Beijing, the North Korean border, to a thriving economy in Beijing, and then to the Yunnan Province of China. There is lots of info about culture, from shamans to Taoism, from herbs to acupuncture. There are even more spiritual stories about how different cultures relate to each other and to each other. I found the film to be interesting and interesting to be taken on. It was very educational. There were no flashy montages of the film; it was very laid back. It's not a Hollywood style movie. It is very calm. Overall, this was a great film. It will be something for people who want to know more about what is happening to the environment and human beings. Overall, I give it an 8/10.
Mark
Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020 16:41

So why does this documentary about the Anthropocene bother me so much? It's not that the story is lacking in substance. There is certainly a lot of interest in how humanity has gone from our hunting-gathering ancestors to the civilization we live in today and the implications this has on the rest of the world. The film seems to go in and out of trying to tell us exactly how the world will look in 10,000 years, but ultimately ends up not coming across very convincing and lacking in nuance and insight. Rather, it tries to tell us a lot of little tidbits of information we already know, but it never explains what that knowledge means or how it ties into humanity as a whole. For instance, the film talks about how the Anthropocene is a sort of time warp, but never really shows how this does or why this is a bad thing. Perhaps that's because it's the audience's knowledge that we're trying to impart on the film that will save us. I certainly don't mind what the film tells us, but it's a little hard to swallow the message it gives. On the other hand, the film does touch on important issues that don't have a definitive answer (the economy and the future of the planet, perhaps?), but is delivered with a pretty serious tone and that's a big plus. Overall, I'd say this film is a very decent effort, but it fails to make a compelling case for the Anthropocene. It's more a case of trying to explain the Anthropocene, rather than give you a reason to care about it.
Helen
Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 07:38

I read the book on which this movie is based. The movie has a lot of obvious flaws, some plot holes and doesn't tell you anything you don't already know from the book. It is not even good enough to be worth your time and money. But you have to be prepared to suspend disbelief as well. As a film it is not bad, but as an adaptation of a novel that changed the way we think about the planet and the world around us I would not recommend this film at all.
Tammy
Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020 21:09

This film was made by an anthropologist and has a documentary-style style that doesn't translate well to a movie (I didn't like it). I really didn't get the meaning of it, but I did like that it didn't try to be a simple story of humans and animals. Instead, it showed both sides of the equation, where one side is more aggressive than the other, and vice versa. I think it would have been a more profound film if the protagonist would have been anthropologist, so the movie would have been different. It would have had more of an emotional impact. Overall, the film is very good.
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