8
“What do you think you are willing to do?”
Synopsis
8 shorts centered around 8 themes directed by 8 famous film directors involved and sharing their opinion on progress, on the set-backs and the challenges our planet faces today.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer "8" - Francia - 2008 - 107 min Festival de Cine 4+1
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nigist Anteneh
Tiya (segment "Tiya's Dream")
Tefera Gizaw
Tiya's father (segment "Tiya's Dream")
Fekadu Kebede
Teacher (segment "Tiya's Dream")
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Father (segment "The Letter")
Hringur Ingvarsson
Son (segment "The Letter")
Dieudonné Ilboudo
Man (segment "SIDA")
Konkona Sen Sharma
Zeinab (segment "How can it be ?")
Ranvir Shorey
Arif (segment "How can it be ?")
Birsa Chatterjee
Son (segment "How can it be?")
Alice Englert
Ziggy (segment "The Water Diary")
Tintin Marova Kelly
Sam (segment "The Water Diary")
Isidore Tillers
Felicity Miles (segment "The Water Diary")
Harry Greenwood
Simon (segment "The Water Diary")
Miranda Jakich
Mrs. Miles (segment "The Water Diary")
Justine Clarke
Mother (segment "The Water Diary")
Russell Dykstra
Father (segment "The Water Diary")
Ian Abdulla
Lunch Guest (segment "The Water Diary")
Di Adams
Lunch Guest (segment "The Water Diary")
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gael García Bernal, Gus Van Sant, Wim Wenders, Jane Campion, Mira Nair, Abderrahmane Sissako, Jan Kounen, Gaspar Noé
- Screenplay & Story
- Régine Abadia, Erin Dignam, Jane Campion, Gael García Bernal, Gaspar Noé, Rashida Mustafa, Suketu Mehta, Jan Kounen, Abderrahmane Sissako, Wim Wenders
- Original Score
- François Roy, Mark Tschanz, Mychael Danna, Rob Simonsen, Mark Bradshaw, Walter Werzowa, Jean-Jacques Hertz, Nicolas Jorelle, Nadine Kaiser
- Original Title
- 8
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Green Sky Films, LDM Productions, Ace and Company, Mediascreen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gael García Bernal, Gus Van Sant, Wim Wenders, Jane Campion, Mira Nair, Abderrahmane Sissako, Jan Kounen, Gaspar Noé
Régine Abadia, Erin Dignam, Jane Campion, Gael García Bernal, Gaspar Noé, Rashida Mustafa, Suketu Mehta, Jan Kounen, Abderrahmane Sissako, Wim Wenders
François Roy, Mark Tschanz, Mychael Danna, Rob Simonsen, Mark Bradshaw, Walter Werzowa, Jean-Jacques Hertz, Nicolas Jorelle, Nadine Kaiser
Rain Li, Greig Fraser, David Ungaro, Dominique Gentil, Gaspar Noé, Declan Quinn
Marc Boucrot, Heidi Kenessey, Gaspar Noé
Jean-Marc Sabet, Ami Boghani, Anadil Hossain, Marc Obéron, Marc Joory
Department Leadership Roster
Gael García Bernal
Director
Gus Van Sant
Director
Wim Wenders
Director
Jane Campion
Director
Mira Nair
Director
Abderrahmane Sissako
Director
Jan Kounen
Director
Gaspar Noé
Director
Régine Abadia
Writer
Rain Li
Director of Photography
Jean-Marc Sabet
Producer
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
Ami Boghani
Producer
Marc Obéron
Producer
Marc Joory
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 8 about?
8 shorts centered around 8 themes directed by 8 famous film directors involved and sharing their opinion on progress, on the set-backs and the challenges our planet faces today.
Who directed 8?
8 was directed by Gael García Bernal, Gus Van Sant, Wim Wenders, Jane Campion, Mira Nair, Abderrahmane Sissako, Jan Kounen, Gaspar Noé.
Who stars in 8?
The principal cast of 8 includes Nigist Anteneh, Tefera Gizaw, Fekadu Kebede, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Hringur Ingvarsson.
When was 8 released and how long is it?
8 was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for 8?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 8 was composed by François Roy, Mark Tschanz, Mychael Danna, Rob Simonsen, Mark Bradshaw, Walter Werzowa, Jean-Jacques Hertz, Nicolas Jorelle, Nadine Kaiser.