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Into Thin Air

Into Thin Air

2013 50m 6.0/10 Drama History TV Movie

1992: The undocumented Ghanaian Agymah (50) lives a secluded life as a cook in the outskirts of Amsterdam. When the ambitious dreamer Nina (12) arrives, Agymah is effectively forced to become her guardian. Nina drives Agymah crazy with her callous way of life and her eagerness to make contact with the outside world. Gradually, though, Agymah comes to understand that this is exactly what he has been escaping from and he realizes he must choose for life instead of waiting for death. When El Al flight 1862 crashes into their building, Agymah goes on a desperate search for the girl that gave him a reason to live. Into Thin Air is the first film based on the Bijlmer crash. It tells a human story of an event that has been branded into the collective memory of The Netherlands. Officially there were 43 fatalities, but because of the large number of illegal residents the actual figure will never be known.

Cast

Issaka Sawadogo
Issaka Sawadogo

Agymah

Lulu Veen

Nina

Lolu Ajayi

Eric

Rachella Kingswijk

Kaya

Joy Wielkens
Joy Wielkens

Yaayaa

Ferdi Stofmeel
Ferdi Stofmeel

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Crew

Director
  • Daniel Lawrence Bruce
Writer
  • Bastiaan Tichler

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, Into Thin Air examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Daniel Lawrence Bruce brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2013, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Into Thin Air took approximately 25 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 50 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 73 minutes long.
  • The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • The costume department created over 424 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.

Historical Context

  • In 2013, when this film is released:
  • Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
  • Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: September 28, 2013
  • Runtime: 50m

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