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Fantastic Fungi
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Fantastic Fungi

2019 · 80 min Documentary
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

A vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit— the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago, fungi makes the soil that supports life, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet, like an underground Internet. Through the eyes of renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, professor of forest ecology Suzanne Simard, best selling author Michael Pollan, food naturalist Eugenia Bone and others, we experience the power, beauty and complexity of the fungi kingdom.

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Louie Schwartzberg

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Brie Larson

Brie Larson

Narrator (voice)

Paul Stamets

Paul Stamets

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Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan

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Roland Griffiths

Roland Griffiths

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Andrew Weil

Andrew Weil

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Mary P. Cosmiano

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