Once Within a Time
“An opera in four acts”
Synopsis
Once Within a Time is an anarchic comedy told without words, a sensory feast to be felt through art and music. This multidisciplinary work shows us life on Earth as humanity clashes with the five fundamental elements—earth, air, water, fire, and money— headed towards a critical moment of choice between annihilation and redemption.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 13, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Godfrey Reggio
- Screenplay & Story
- Godfrey Reggio
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Once Within a Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Opticnerve
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Godfrey Reggio
Godfrey Reggio
Philip Glass
Trish Govoni
Jon Kane
Dan Noyes, Michael Fitzgerald, Mara Campione, Lawrence Taub, Steven Soderbergh
Department Leadership Roster
Godfrey Reggio
Director
Mara Campione
Producer
Godfrey Reggio
Producer
Godfrey Reggio
Writer
Jon Kane
Editor
Trish Govoni
Director of Photography
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Within a Time
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What is Once Within a Time about?
Once Within a Time is an anarchic comedy told without words, a sensory feast to be felt through art and music. This multidisciplinary work shows us life on Earth as humanity clashes with the five fundamental elements—earth, air, water, fire, and money— headed towards a critical moment of choice between annihilation and redemption.
Who directed Once Within a Time?
Once Within a Time was directed by Godfrey Reggio.
Who stars in Once Within a Time?
The principal cast of Once Within a Time includes Apollo Garcia Orellana, Tara Starling Khozein, Brian Belott, John Flax, Sussan Deyhim.
When was Once Within a Time released and how long is it?
Once Within a Time was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Within a Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Within a Time was composed by Philip Glass.