Project Detail

Second Origin

Synopsis

The human race has been destroyed by a catastrophe. Alba and Didac are the only survivors. A teenager and a child.

There is no one left... At least, that's what it seems.

A science-fiction movie about love and adventure. Two heroes of our time, struggling to survive in a world left in ruins. A world that’s starting from scratch. Alba and Didac are the founders of a new human race, and their love will determine a new era.

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Features
Running time
102 mins
Director
Carles Porta
Producer
Óscar Rodríguez, Carles Porta
Co-Producer
Christine Alderson
Executive Producer
David Adair, Norman Merry, Peter Hampden, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Jason Garrett, David Rogers
Editor
Martin Brinkler
Screenwriter
Bigas Luna, Carles Porta, Ross Jameson, Carmen Chaves, David Victori, Marcel Barrena
Director of Photography
Albert Pascual
Production Designer
Balter Gallart, Josep Rosell
Sound
Paul Davies, Jens Peterson
Composer
David Julyan
Principal cast
Rachel Hurd-Wood, Sergi López, Ibrahim Mané, Andrés Batista

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, Spain coproduction

Ipso Facto Productions (UK), Antàrtida Produccions (UK)

Ipso Facto Productions

Christine Alderson

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