Cast
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Zoltán Mucsi
as Phil Pitch
László Sinkó
as Swan Tamel
Vica Kerekes
as Maya Satin
Pál Mácsai
as Al F. Eveson
Balázs Czukor
as Agnus Andersen
Zoltán Balázs
as Richard Lance
Máté Haumann
as Tom Keats
Krzysztof Rogacewicz
as Doctor Anselmi
Zoltán Berzsenyi
as Doctor Anselmi's (voice)
Bíró Kriszta
as Sondra Dolphin
Péter Kalmár
as Behavior Scientist
István Maszlay
as Analyst
András Dömötör
as Henry Claude
András Már
as Japanise Assistant (as András Maár)
András Már
as Japanise Assistant
Crew
Director
- Pater Sparrow
Writer
- Judit Góczán
- Pater Sparrow
Producer
- Zoltán Kamondi
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, 1 explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Pater Sparrow 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 pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2009, 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 1 took approximately 35 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 91 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 138 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2009, when this film is released:
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 5, 2009
- Runtime: 1h 31m