Children of Men
A relentless, immersive plunge into a decaying world that grips you with dread and leaves you shaken and strangely hopeful.
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Gravity
A breathtaking, nerve-shredding plunge into silent, weightless peril that leaves you breathless and deeply moved.
About 2013 film directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Genres drama, horror, science fiction, techno-thriller, disaster, thriller, survival
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Written by George Clooney, Alfonso Cuarón, Rodrigo García Márquez, Jonás Cuarón
Starring Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris, Paul Sharma, Amy Warren
Music Steven Price
Runtime 91 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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