Last and First Men (film)

Last and First Men is a 2020 Icelandic science fiction film directed by Jóhann Jóhannsson in his posthumous feature film directorial debut.

Last and First Men
Promotional release poster
Directed byJóhann Jóhannsson
Screenplay by
  • Jóhann Jóhannsson
  • José Enrique Macián
Based onLast and First Men
by Olaf Stapledon
Produced byÞór Sigurjónsson
Narrated byTilda Swinton
CinematographySturla Brandth Grøvlen
Edited byMark Bukdahl
Music by
  • Jóhann Jóhannsson
  • Yair Elazar Glotman
Production
companies
  • Zik Zak Filmworks
  • Icelandic Film Centre
Distributed byFilms Boutique (International)
BFI Distribution (United Kingdom)
Release date
  • 25 February 2020 (2020-02-25) (Berlin)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryIceland
LanguageEnglish

The film is based on the 1930 science fiction novel of the same name by the English writer Olaf Stapledon. The film had its world premiere at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival on 25 February 2020, and was digitally released on 30 July, by BFI Distribution in the United Kingdom. Jóhann's only directorial work, Last and First Men premiered two years after his death and was met with widespread critical acclaim upon release.

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