The Future Is Now!
Originally released in 2011. The Future Is Now! is a feature film. directed by Jim Brown.
Starring Paul Ahmarani, Liane Balaban, and Alain de Botton
Synopsis
A journalist meets “Man of Today” who, while a responsible citizen, is disengaged from greater society. He believes once he’s dead nothing more matters. As an experiment to see if she can turn his pessimistic view around, the journalist sends him on a journey of enlightenment to prove that the future does matter. Travelling the globe, he finds himself in surprising encounters with great minds in the arts and sciences. Starting with an unexpected poetry reading and conversation with experimental poet Christian Bök, Man of Today engages with architect Shigeru Ban, activist Francis Dupuis-Déri, philosopher Alain de Botton, artist Marlene Dumas, novelist Rivka Galchen, leading scientists and a ghost. Will the journalist succeed in turning a cynic into an optimist? Will it matter? What can one person do?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Paul Ahmarani
as Man Of Today
Liane Balaban
as Woman Of Tomorrow
Alain de Botton
as The Philosopher
Shigeru Ban
as The Architect
Christian Bök
as The Poet
Marlene Dumas
as The Artist
Frances Dupuis-Déri
as The Anarchist
Rivka Galchen
as The Author
Richard Dawkins
as The Scientist
J. Craig Venter
as The Scientist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Burns Film Ltd.
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Future Is Now! about?
A journalist meets “Man of Today” who, while a responsible citizen, is disengaged from greater society. He believes once he’s dead nothing more matters. As an experiment to see if she can tur...
Who directed The Future Is Now!?
The Future Is Now! was directed by Jim Brown.
How long is The Future Is Now!?
The Future Is Now! has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Future Is Now! released?
The Future Is Now! was released on June 24, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Future Is Now!?
The main cast of The Future Is Now! includes Paul Ahmarani, Liane Balaban, Alain de Botton, Shigeru Ban, Christian Bök.