Aloft
Synopsis
As we follow a mother and her son, we delve into a past marred by an accident that tears them apart. She will become a renowned artist and healer, and he will grow into his own and a peculiar falconer who bears the marks of a double absence. In the present, a young journalist will bring about an encounter between the two that puts the very meaning of life and art into question, so that we may contemplate the possibility of living life to its fullest, despite the uncertainties littering our paths.
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Aloft Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Jennifer Connelly, Cillian Murphy Movie HD Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$53K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$7.9M deficit
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Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claudia Llosa
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudia Llosa
- Original Score
- Michael Brook
- Original Title
- Aloft
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $53K
- Production Studios
- Buffalo Gal Pictures, Wanda Visión, Arcadia Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claudia Llosa
Claudia Llosa
Michael Brook
Nicolas Bolduc
Guillermo de la Cal
Jérôme Vidal, Ibon Cormenzana, Phyllis Laing, Miguel Morales, Mark Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Claudia Llosa
Director
Claudia Llosa
Writer
Ibon Cormenzana
Producer
Phyllis Laing
Producer
Nicolas Bolduc
Director of Photography
José María Morales
Producer
Eugenio Caballero
Production Design
Sean Skene
Stunt Coordinator
Guillermo de la Cal
Editor
Lluís Castells
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Brook
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aloft
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aloft about?
As we follow a mother and her son, we delve into a past marred by an accident that tears them apart. She will become a renowned artist and healer, and he will grow into his own and a peculiar falconer who bears the marks of a double absence. In the present, a young journalist will bring about an encounter between the two that puts the very meaning of life and art into question, so that we may contemplate the possibility of living life to its fullest, despite the uncertainties littering our paths.
Who directed Aloft?
Aloft was directed by Claudia Llosa.
Who stars in Aloft?
The principal cast of Aloft includes Jennifer Connelly, Cillian Murphy, Mélanie Laurent, William Shimell, Zen McGrath.
When was Aloft released and how long is it?
Aloft was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Aloft?
Aloft had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $53K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Aloft?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aloft was composed by Michael Brook.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aloft?
Aloft holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).