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2021 · 155 min · PG-13

Dune

Directed by Denis Villeneuve · Science Fiction, Adventure

Dune (2021) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Denis Villeneuve set during the far future. It runs 155 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A space exploration, with a tense and contemplative tone. Themes of power & corruption, betrayal, and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Hans Zimmer
Cinematography
Greig Fraser
Cast
Timothée ChalametRebecca FergusonOscar IsaacJason MomoaStellan SkarsgårdStephen McKinley HendersonJosh BrolinJavier Bardem

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
DesertOff World
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Space Exploration
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayalGreed & Ambition
Tone
TenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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