A scientist predicts that a comet is about to hit Earth. The news causes a panic, and the scientist finds himself arrested for treason.
André Lang
United Kingdom
If you have about an hour and a half and you want to see what a 1930s panic looks like, End of the World is worth a look. It is definitely for people who like history or weird sci-fi that feels more like a stage play than a movie. If you need fast action or clean editing, you are going to hate this one. It is a bit o...
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Abel Gance
Bruno C. Becker
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"If you have about an hour and a half and you want to see what a 1930s panic looks like, End of the World is worth a look. It is definitely for people who like history or weird sci-fi that feels more like a stage play than a movie. If you need fast action or clean editing, you are going to hate this one. It is a bit of a mess, honestly. Abel Gance directed it and also stars as the main scientist, Jean Novalic, which tells you everything you need to know about the ego involved here. He plays the..."
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