Terry Gilliam's legendary and possibly most important film is, of course, about time travel, but more broadly it is a statement about freedom and the struggle of the individual against the system. In 2035, humanity is largely destroyed by a deadly virus, and prisoner James Cole, played by Bruce Willis, is sent into the past to prevent the virus from spreading. This theme is still freshly planted in the audience's collective consciousness, but even more relevant are the themes of the search for truth and the quest for the meaning of trust. This makes 12 Monkeys more relevant today than ever, which is good news for any sci-fi film. It means it was ahead of its time in the year it was made, and it's only gradually catching up.
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Twelve Monkeys
Mystery / Sci-Fi / Thriller
USA, 1995, 124 min
Directed by Terry Gilliam
The 11th edition of Future Gate, the largest science fiction film festival in Central Europe, will take place in 8 cities in the Czech and Slovak Republic this autumn. For the first time ever in Olomouc! You can look forward to the competition of new films, the section of legendary films, documentaries and short films. The film programme will be complemented by guests from the world of film and science and a lot of accompanying programme.
Programme subject to change.
