Release, runtime and language

2019 · 87 min · English

Echo score 71

#10,613 27

Directed by

Jennifer Baichwal, Edward Burtynsky, Nick de Pencier

Starring

Alicia Vikander

This visually striking documentary explores the profound and lasting impact of human activity on Earth. Through breathtaking cinematography, scientists present evidence suggesting we’ve entered a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. The film showcases dramatic transformations across the globe, from rapidly expanding coastlines in China to damaged coral reefs in Australia, illustrating the scale of our influence. It's a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s indelible mark on the planet, blending art and science to examine a pivotal moment in Earth’s history.