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Movie poster: Origins of the 21st Century (2000)
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Origins of the 21st Century

2000 · 16 min Documentary War
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

Commissioned by the heads of the 2000 Cannes Film Festival to make an opening-night short commemorating cinema as it enters its second full century, Godard instead offers up a 17-minute barrage of re-edited footage of wars and Nazi atrocities, interspersed with clips of Maurice Chevalier in "Gigi" and Godard's own "À bout de souffle."

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Original Title De l'origine du XXIe siècle
Year 2000
Country France, Switzerland
Genre Documentary, War
Director Jean-Luc Godard
Runtime 16 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (25 votes)

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Origins of the 21st Century has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.3/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2000 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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