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Encounter

Synopsis

Two brothers embark on a journey with their father, who is trying to protect them from an alien threat.
Official Selection Telluride Film Festival 2021 - World premiere
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2021 - Special Presentations
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021 - Thrill

Details

Year
2021
Type of film
Features
Running time
108 min
Director
Michael Pearce
Producer
Dimitri Doganis, Derrin Schlesinger, Piers Vellacott
Editor
Maya Maffioli
Screenwriter
Joe Barton, Michael Pearce
Director of Photography
Benjamin Kracun
Production Designer
Tim Grimes
Principal cast
Riz Ahmed, Rory Cochrane, Octavia Spencer

Genre

Action Horror Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Amazon Studios

9336 W. Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
USA

Sales Company

Amazon Studios

9336 W. Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
USA

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