The Heart of the World

Name: The Heart of the World
Genre: Science Fiction, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2000
Rating: 89.66666666666666
Cast: Leslie Bais, Caelum Vatnsdal, Shaun Balbar, Greg Klymkiw, Tammy Gillis

2000·Movie

6min

Ratings

89/100

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7.6

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About

Pure fantasia, a race to save the world from a fatal heart attack, juxtaposed against a love rivalry between two brothers - a mortician and an actor playing Christ - for the heart of a scientist studying the earth's core.

DNA

Genres: Absurdist Drama
Mood: IntrospectiveSurrealBittersweetEmotionalMacabre
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
RedemptionLove Conquers AllSaving The WorldSibling Rivalry
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Self-Discovery JourneyUnrequited LoveForbidden LoveIdentity CrisisQuest For A Literal HeartLove TriangleRace Against TimeOvercoming Personal Demons
Pacing: Fast-PacedIncreasing Intensity
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeOpen-Ended Conclusion
Dialog: Philosophical DiscussionsPoetic Language
Character Types: ScientistActorMortician
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban CityscapeUnderground HideoutsLaboratory
Cinematic Style: Surreal ImageryHandheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast Lighting
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsModern AttirePeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Guy Maddin, Javier Cámera, Glen Philpot

Written by:

Guy Maddin

Produced by:

Jennifer Weiss, Niv Fichman, Jody Shapiro

Cast

Shaun Balbar

Nikolai

Tammy Gillis

Mary Magdalene (uncredited)

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