Homo sapiens
Synopsis
The first film in Vlatko Gilić’s Sisyphean trilogy, Homo sapiens follows a suited man as he takes a trek back and forth across a sandy desert to fill an oversized barrel using a woefully small tub of water. Shot in stark black and white and edited to achieve a dreamlike quality, the man’s devotion to this task is tested and taunted by a young couple that frolics around the barrel.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vlatko Gilić
- Screenplay & Story
- Vlatko Gilić
- Original Title
- Homo sapiens
- Country of Origin
- Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Dunav Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vlatko Gilić
Vlatko Gilić
Aleksandar Ilić
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Vlatko Gilić
Director
Vlatko Gilić
Writer
Aleksandar Ilić
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homo sapiens
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What is Homo sapiens about?
The first film in Vlatko Gilić’s Sisyphean trilogy, Homo sapiens follows a suited man as he takes a trek back and forth across a sandy desert to fill an oversized barrel using a woefully small tub of water. Shot in stark black and white and edited to achieve a dreamlike quality, the man’s devotion to this task is tested and taunted by a young couple that frolics around the barrel.
Who directed Homo sapiens?
Homo sapiens was directed by Vlatko Gilić.
Who stars in Homo sapiens?
The principal cast of Homo sapiens includes Slobodan Aligrudić.
When was Homo sapiens released and how long is it?
Homo sapiens was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 12m.