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The End of Time

2012Movie1 h 49 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score

A philosophical, awe-inspiring documentary movie about technology and the future, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Working at the limits of what can easily be expressed, filmmaker Peter Mettler takes on the elusive subject of time, and once again turns his camera to filming the unfilmable. From the particle accelerator in Switzerland, where scientists seek to probe regions of time we cannot see, to lava flows in Hawaii which have overwhelmed all but one home on the south side of Big Island; from the disintegration of inner-city Detroit, to a Hindu funeral rite near the place of Buddha's enlightenment, Mettler explores our perception of time. He dares to dream the movie of the future while also immersing us in the wonder of the everyday. THE END OF TIME, at once personal, rigorous and visionary, Peter Mettler has crafted a film as compelling and magnificent as its subject.

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  • Philosophical Documentary
  • Visual Meditation on Time
  • Scientific Wonder
  • Spiritual & Existential
  • Abstract Narrative
  • High Art Cinema
  • Contemplative Pacing
  • Global Perspectives
  • Technological Sublime

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Directed by
Peter Mettler
Written by
Peter Mettler

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Facts

December 12, 2012 · 1 h 49 min · Documentary

Released
December 12, 2012
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, France, Switzerland
Available in
37 countries

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Where can I stream The End of Time?

In the United States, The End of Time streams on DocAlliance Films, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is The End of Time worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 56). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Can I half-watch The End of Time?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Is The End of Time plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.