Holocene movie poster

Holocene

August 1, 1992 1h 31m

Originally released in 1992. Holocene is a drama film. directed by Heinz Bütler.

Starring Erland Josephson and Sophie Duez

Synopsis

Adapted from the Max Frisch novel "Der Mensch erscheint im Holozän". It tells the story of an old man, isolated from the outside world in a little mountain village in Ticino, Switzerland, who fights against oblivion. From books that he has there he cuts out texts and images about geology and geological history to fix and arrange them on the walls of his cottage. Frisch adds these articles to his novel to assemble human history with individual decay.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 1, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Switzerland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holocene about?

Adapted from the Max Frisch novel "Der Mensch erscheint im Holozän". It tells the story of an old man, isolated from the outside world in a little mountain village in Ticino, Switzerland, who figh...

Who directed Holocene?

Holocene was directed by Heinz Bütler.

How long is Holocene?

Holocene has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Holocene released?

Holocene was released on August 1, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Holocene?

The main cast of Holocene includes Erland Josephson, Sophie Duez.