Monolith
“Don't die of ignorance.”
Synopsis
John Hurt narrates this highly charged and doom-laden public information film from the 1987 AIDS awareness campaign. A cliff-face explodes in slow motion; an industrial drill bores into a huge block of rock; the word 'AIDS' is chiselled into the polished surface of a granite headstone and a "Don't Die of Ignorance" leaflet drops onto the surface along with an elegiac bouquet of white lilies. The solemnity of the accompanying voice-over quells any vestiges of ambiguity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Original Title
- Monolith
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
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Nicolas Roeg
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Nicolas Roeg
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monolith
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What is Monolith about?
John Hurt narrates this highly charged and doom-laden public information film from the 1987 AIDS awareness campaign. A cliff-face explodes in slow motion; an industrial drill bores into a huge block of rock; the word 'AIDS' is chiselled into the polished surface of a granite headstone and a "Don't Die of Ignorance" leaflet drops onto the surface along with an elegiac bouquet of white lilies. The solemnity of the accompanying voice-over quells any vestiges of ambiguity.
Who directed Monolith?
Monolith was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
Who stars in Monolith?
The principal cast of Monolith includes John Hurt.
When was Monolith released and how long is it?
Monolith was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1m.