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Apophis

Synopsis

Apophis, the real-life asteroid, is on course to destroy earth in 2036. Twelve days before impact, a group of recruits competes for places on the last ship of elite humans that is to be launched into space in the hope of re-establishing civilisation on another planet. One young man must make the impossible choice whether to save himself or humanity.

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Features
Director
Simon Hansen
Producer
Josephine Rose, Simon Hansen
Screenwriter
Simon Hansen

Genre

Action Horror Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Pre-production

Production Company

A Bandit Country (UK), Inspired Minority Pictures (ZA) production

Bandit Country

Josephine Rose

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