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The Loneliest Planet

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An incident on the trail tests two lovers' (Gael García Bernal, Hani Furstenberg) relationship as they take a guided hiking tour through the Caucasus Mountains.

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The source material that inspired The Loneliest Planet may be brief, but this adaptation of a Tom Bissell short story compensates with studious, finely detailed filmmaking, haunting visuals, and thought-provoking subtext.

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J. Hoberman Tablet 05/03/2016
A triumphantly visual movie, The Loneliest Planet develops an interplay between freedom and confinement. Go to Full Review David Thomson The New Republic 06/17/2013
You have to see The Loneliest Planet, for it is one of those works that prepares you for life, that make you wary, alive and responsible, and which ... well, you'll never forget it. Go to Full Review A.A. Dowd Time Out Chicago 11/09/2012
A relationship drama as radically bifurcated as Tropical Malady and as trenchantly insightful as Everyone Else. Go to Full Review Chris Sosa Bay Area Reporter 06/18/2020
...this one has its share of feisty clinches... Go to Full Review Tara Judah Overland 01/30/2019
A far cry from the limitlessness of experimenta and the deliberately jarring and abrasive aesthetic of the avant-garde, Loktev's visual style fits with an atypical narrative mode. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 01/08/2019
Benefitting greatly from a fearless performance from Furstenberg, unexpected jolts of humor along the way and Loktev's keen ability to capture the overwhelming power of nature, whether geological or human. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael A. @Panoptic Apr 12 In this film less is more in terms of plot. The environment, the cinematography, is a constant character that promises the sublime connection to nature and nothing else. It is a remarkable film concerning the fragile male ego, what is masculinity, and the traps we set for ourselves when we are unwilling to just talk. See more h t @RT73934410 01/14/2025 I absolutely loved this movie - acutely perceptive relatable and sensitive, i was right there with it all along. So many negative reviews of this so wanted to write my first review because, i didnt want this film to end. But sure not much """happens""", but so much is happening - like you today, yesterday. Do you like people watching?? i do !! Youve not changed one bit See more Dani G @RT81139271 11/29/2024 Some nice landscapes. That's it; not much to say besides that See more Daniel T @RT12895851 10/09/2024 if you were to remove the fat from this movie, you can end up with a 3 minute clip. some scened don't add anything up to the plot/story and it's the most boring movie I've seen in a while. I finished watching the movie in 20 minutes because i found myself skipping 10 seconds waiting for something to happen See more 09/04/2021 Not for everyone, but I thought it was an interesting study of a young couple's adventure in a rugged, dangerous part of the world where they didn't know the language. It was directed by a young woman, which is a plus for me. Much is left unsaid so you have to read between the lines. The acting was great as was the scenery and it held my interest. See more 07/22/2019 I love how the fabric of this film is felt through subtle tells and moments. When the pressure's on can we really depend on those we love? How are we supposed to feel after being monumentally let-down by our significant other? The film did drag on a little much. I'm sure some of the reason was to make the viewer feel the isolation of the characters, but the wide shots used felt out of place and too abrupt. I'll revisit this film from time-to-time, though. See more Read all reviews
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Julia Loktev

Director

Gael García Bernal

Alex

Hani Furstenberg

Nica

Bidzina Gujabidze

Dato

Tali Pitakhelauri

Guesthouse Mom

Tako Pitakhelauri

Guesthouse Girl

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The Loneliest Planet (2011) The Loneliest Planet (2011) The Loneliest Planet (2011) (L-R) Gael García Bernal as Alex, Bidzina Gujabidze as Dato and Hani Furstenberg as Nica in "The Loneliest Planet." Hani Furstenberg as Nica and Gael García Bernal as Alex in "The Loneliest Planet." Gael García Bernal as Alex and Hani Furstenberg as Nica in "The Loneliest Planet." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis An incident on the trail tests two lovers' (Gael García Bernal, Hani Furstenberg) relationship as they take a guided hiking tour through the Caucasus Mountains.
Director
Julia Loktev
Producer
Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen, Helge Albers, Marie Therese Guirgis
Screenwriter
Julia Loktev
Distributor
IFC Films
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$128.5K
Runtime
1h 53m
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