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Homo sapiens

Homo sapiens

Sep 30, 1969 · 12m

Rated 6.8 out of 10

Director

Vlatko Gilić

Overview

The first film in Vlatko Gilić’s Sisyphean trilogy, Homo sapiens follows a suited man as he takes a trek back and forth across a sandy desert to fill an oversized barrel using a woefully small tub of water. Shot in stark black and white and edited to achieve a dreamlike quality, the man’s devotion to this task is tested and taunted by a young couple that frolics around the barrel.

Cast of Homo sapiens

Crew of Homo sapiens

About Homo sapiens

What is Homo sapiens about?

The first film in Vlatko Gilić’s Sisyphean trilogy, Homo sapiens follows a suited man as he takes a trek back and forth across a sandy desert to fill an oversized barrel using a woefully small tub of water. Shot in stark black and white and edited to achieve a dreamlike quality, the man’s devotion to this task is tested and taunted by a young couple that frolics around the barrel.

When was Homo sapiens released?

Homo sapiens was released on September 30, 1969.

How long is Homo sapiens?

Homo sapiens runs 12 minutes.

Who directed Homo sapiens?

Homo sapiens was directed by Vlatko Gilić.

Who is in the cast of Homo sapiens?

The cast of Homo sapiens includes Slobodan Aligrudić (Čovek / The Man).

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