The Future Tense
Synopsis
Staged as a series of voiceover sessions, written with gloriously off-balanced precision and dipped in the color green, THE FUTURE TENSE unfolds as a poignant tale of tales, exploring the filmmakers’ own experiences in aging, parenting, mental illness, along with the brutal history that lies submerged beneath Ireland’s heavy, moist earth.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor
- Original Title
- The Future Tense
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 02/09/2022
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- MUBI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor
Efe Çakarel
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Christine Molloy
Director
Joe Lawlor
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What is The Future Tense about?
Staged as a series of voiceover sessions, written with gloriously off-balanced precision and dipped in the color green, THE FUTURE TENSE unfolds as a poignant tale of tales, exploring the filmmakers’ own experiences in aging, parenting, mental illness, along with the brutal history that lies submerged beneath Ireland’s heavy, moist earth.
Who directed The Future Tense?
The Future Tense was directed by Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor.
Who stars in The Future Tense?
The principal cast of The Future Tense includes Joe Lawlor, Christine Molloy.
When was The Future Tense released and how long is it?
The Future Tense was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.