Man's Struggle for Survival

A contemplative, essayistic journey through human history that asks for patience and rewards it with quiet, sweeping reflection.

Created by

Roberto Rossellini

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Roberto Rossellini

Overview

Blurring the boundaries between documentary and historical fiction, this twelve-part series examines and imagines man's struggle to survive, from the days of cave dwellers to modern journeys into space.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and demanding.

About

Survival, exploration, technology, nature

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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