The Above
Synopsis
A U.S. military surveillance balloon floats on a tether high above Kabul, Afghanistan. Its capacities are both highly classified and deeply mysterious.
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 10, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirsten Johnson
- Original Title
- The Above
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Field of Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsten Johnson
Kirsten Johnson
Nels Bangerter
Kirsten Johnson, Marilyn Ness, Laura Poitras, AJ Schnack, Charlotte Cook
Department Leadership Roster
Kirsten Johnson
Director
Kirsten Johnson
Producer
Marilyn Ness
Producer
Nels Bangerter
Editor
Kirsten Johnson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Above.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Above
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What is The Above about?
A U.S. military surveillance balloon floats on a tether high above Kabul, Afghanistan. Its capacities are both highly classified and deeply mysterious.
Who directed The Above?
The Above was directed by Kirsten Johnson.
Who stars in The Above?
The principal cast of The Above includes Not specified.
When was The Above released and how long is it?
The Above was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 8m.