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All Illusions Must Be Broken
Not Rated ‧ 2024 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 29min
Through the lens of American cultural anthropologist and Pultizer Prize-winning author Ernest Becker, ALL ILLUSIONS MUST BE BROKEN is a cinematic rumination on human mortality and the lengths to which we go to deny it.
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All Illusions Must Be Broken weaves a compelling tale inspired by the insights of cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Denial of Death. Through Becker’s discerning lens, the film addresses the profound shifts occurring as children’s formative years are increasingly dominated by digital and artificial realms, a departure from the natural world’s authentic beauty. This exploration highlights our growing tendencies towards self-deception.
Intertwining Becker’s profound thoughts, modern views on screen’s pervasive influence, and vignettes of a boy’s life from infancy to teen years, this narrative serves as both an insightful essay and an intimate verité study.
A collaboration by acclaimed filmmakers Laura Dunn & Jef Sewell and backed by Executive Producers Terrence Malick and Robert Redford, All Illusions Must Be Broken is the finale of a trilogy that delves into the tension between nature and our evolving culture, following The Unforeseen (2007) and Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry (2017).
Laura Dunn – Director & Jef Sewell – Co-Director & Producer
Venturing deep into the intricate web of human emotions and the expansive universe of our existence, this documentary stands as a testament to the extraordinary capability of cinema to evoke profound reflections. Captured through the lens of Laura Dunn and Jef Sewell, All Illusions Must Be Broken aims to stand as an enduring beacon, guiding the viewer towards a deeper understanding of humanity, nature, and the delicate balance that connects the two.
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Louisville, KY 40206
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CREDITS
Director
Laura Dunn, Jef Sewell
Writer
Ernest Becker
Stars
Ernest Becker, Sam Keen, Marie Becker
Companies
Skywalker Sound, Two Birds Film
DETAILS
Released
2024-01-10
Runtime
1h 29min
MPA
Not Rated
Genres
Documentary
CONTEXT
Countries
USA
Languages
English
Awards
Awards, 1 nomination
Keywords
Not Available
CAST & CREW
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RATINGS
8.6/10