Cunk on Life
“She's back and ready to take on life.”
Synopsis
Pioneering documentary maker Philomena Cunk returns with her most ambitious quest to date: venturing right up the universe and everything to examine life and existence in an attempt to find out the point of it all. Along the way, she interrogates experts on subjects from the big bang to biology and art to artificial intelligence. Really get to the nub of it.
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Diane Morgan and Charlie Brooker on Cunk on Life | BFI Q&AOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-01-23
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Diane Morgan
Philomena Cunk
Douglas Hedley
Self
Rupert Sheldrake
Self
Alison Wright
Self
Celia Deane-Drummond
Self
Paul Nurse
Self
Jim Al-Khalili
Self
Joyce Harper
Self
Prokar Dasgupta
Self
Anil Seth
Self
Ruth Adams
Self
Joanna Woodall
Self
Gregory Dart
Self
Stephen Case
Self
Ruth Chang
Self
Peter Kail
Self
Richard Thomson
Self
Brian Cox
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI Southbank
Festival / Special Debut
January 2, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Al Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Erika Ehler, Lucia Keskin, Diane Morgan, Charlie Brooker, Ben Caudell, Charlie George, Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris, Michael Odewale, Eli Goldstone
- Original Title
- Cunk on Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Broke & Bones, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Campbell
Erika Ehler, Lucia Keskin, Diane Morgan, Charlie Brooker, Ben Caudell, Charlie George, Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris, Michael Odewale, Eli Goldstone
Sam Hardy
Susie Hall, Charlie Brooker, Alison Marlow, Annabel Jones, Ben Cavey
Department Leadership Roster
Erika Ehler
Writer
Lucia Keskin
Writer
Diane Morgan
Writer
Charlie Brooker
Writer
Ben Caudell
Writer
Al Campbell
Director
Susie Hall
Producer
Charlie George
Writer
Jason Hazeley
Writer
Joel Morris
Writer
Michael Odewale
Writer
Eli Goldstone
Writer
Jamie Kelly
Producer
Mike Tyas
Producer
Ros Cumberland
Production Design
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Cunk on Life about?
Pioneering documentary maker Philomena Cunk returns with her most ambitious quest to date: venturing right up the universe and everything to examine life and existence in an attempt to find out the point of it all. Along the way, she interrogates experts on subjects from the big bang to biology and art to artificial intelligence. Really get to the nub of it.
Who directed Cunk on Life?
Cunk on Life was directed by Al Campbell.
Who stars in Cunk on Life?
The principal cast of Cunk on Life includes Diane Morgan, Douglas Hedley, Rupert Sheldrake, Alison Wright, Celia Deane-Drummond.
When was Cunk on Life released and how long is it?
Cunk on Life was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cunk on Life?
Cunk on Life holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).