

The Life of the World to Come
Synopsis
The Mountain Goats in solo and duo performance at Pomona College. In this film by Rian Johnson, John Darnielle performs The Life of the World to Come on piano and guitar. Shot in the same building where, as an eight-year-old piano student and new transplant to Claremont, he performed Bach minuets for the state examiner, The Life of the World to Come takes the songs from the album and restores them to their raw original states: skin, blood, and bone.
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New Jersey Film Fest, New Brunswick
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Original Title
- The Life of the World to Come
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rian Johnson
Todd Antonio Somodevilla
Ram Bergman
Department Leadership Roster
Rian Johnson
Director
Todd Antonio Somodevilla
Director of Photography
Ram Bergman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life of the World to Come
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What is The Life of the World to Come about?
The Mountain Goats in solo and duo performance at Pomona College. In this film by Rian Johnson, John Darnielle performs The Life of the World to Come on piano and guitar. Shot in the same building where, as an eight-year-old piano student and new transplant to Claremont, he performed Bach minuets for the state examiner, The Life of the World to Come takes the songs from the album and restores them to their raw original states: skin, blood, and bone.
Who directed The Life of the World to Come?
The Life of the World to Come was directed by Rian Johnson.
Who stars in The Life of the World to Come?
The principal cast of The Life of the World to Come includes John Darnielle, Rachel Ware.
When was The Life of the World to Come released and how long is it?
The Life of the World to Come was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 51m.
