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The Loneliest Planet

2012 · 1 h 53 min
Directed by Julia Loktev · USA · American Independent Cinema
DramaRomance

Cast

Gael García Bernal Hani Furstenberg Bidzina Gujabidze Lali Pitskhelauri Tako Pitskhelauri Ani Kushashvili

Credits

Written by: Tom Bissell

Plot

Backpacking in the Caucasus Mountains, walking for hours, an engaged couple and their tour guide trade anecdotes and play games to pass the time, until a momentary misstep, that takes only two or three seconds, changes everything.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Loneliest Planet (2012) is an American drama directed by Julia Loktev. It won the Golden Tulip (International Competition) at the Istanbul Film Festival in 2012. It stars Hani Furstenberg, Gael García Bernal and Bidzina Gujabidze. It runs 113 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 5.6 / 10 (4,835 votes)
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