Mark my words, people: you can travel the world far and wide, but you will never find a group of people more fascinated with the end of life as we know it than genre fans. Science Fiction and Fantasy knuckleheads have been eating this stuff up with a spoon since the days of H.G. Wells (and likely before), so I'm always thrilled to showcase yet one more look at our impending doom.
That said, might I introduce you to a little something something called Rubikon?
According to IMDB.com (in its trivia citation for the movie), the film draws its name as inspiration from the ancient river Rubicon in northeastern Italy. Wikipedia.org reports that the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" means that one has crossed the point of no return ... and if that doesn't conjure up the proper sentimentality for Earth's Apocalypse then I've no idea what does!
Written (in part) and directed by Magdalena Lauritsch (and this looks like her first full feature), the flick stars Julia Franz Richter, George Blagden (audiences might remember him as 'Athelstan' from the popular Vikings television show), and Mark Ivanir (seen semi-recently in HBO's Barry series). Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Following a catastrophe on Earth, the planet is covered in a toxic fog. The crew in the space station, must decide whether to risk their lives to get home and search for survivors, or stay safe in the station's 'algae symbiosis system'."
I've received a smattering of information via the studio's press release, and I'll copy and paste below (after the trailer) for interested parties to check out. As usual, you folks know what to do.
That said, might I introduce you to a little something something called Rubikon?
According to IMDB.com (in its trivia citation for the movie), the film draws its name as inspiration from the ancient river Rubicon in northeastern Italy. Wikipedia.org reports that the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" means that one has crossed the point of no return ... and if that doesn't conjure up the proper sentimentality for Earth's Apocalypse then I've no idea what does!
Written (in part) and directed by Magdalena Lauritsch (and this looks like her first full feature), the flick stars Julia Franz Richter, George Blagden (audiences might remember him as 'Athelstan' from the popular Vikings television show), and Mark Ivanir (seen semi-recently in HBO's Barry series). Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Following a catastrophe on Earth, the planet is covered in a toxic fog. The crew in the space station, must decide whether to risk their lives to get home and search for survivors, or stay safe in the station's 'algae symbiosis system'."
I've received a smattering of information via the studio's press release, and I'll copy and paste below (after the trailer) for interested parties to check out. As usual, you folks know what to do.
IFC Midnight present Rubikon
Opening In Theaters and
Everywhere You Rent Movies July 1st
Everywhere You Rent Movies July 1st
2056. A toxic cloud of pollution has swallowed the earth, killing untold numbers. The world's nations have dissolved, with all power now in the hands of giant corporations. The rich retreat to sealed biodomes while the poor choke and starve. On the space station Rubikon, Hannah (Julia Franz Richter), Gavin (George Blagden), and Dimitri (Mark Ivanir) weigh the fate of the planet’s survivors. Should these crewmembers risk their own lives on a rescue mission to the surface, or ignore the old world to build a new one of safety and solitude, living off the station’s sophisticated algae symbiosis system? Against the vast canvas of the cosmos, three people with different worldviews debate their moral responsibility to the species, all while grappling with the timely agony of isolation.
About Director Leni Lauritsch
Born 1988 in Austria. Graduated high school in 2006. Studied cinematography and directing at the film academy Vienna. Worked for several film production companies to finance her studies. Since 2017 in the “directing“ Master’s program. Currently working as director, writer and script consultant in Vienna.
2018 Wir liefern ein Lächeln (Short)
2017 Clinch (Short)
2013 Rote Flecken (Short)
2010 Clara Sehen (Short)
2009 Masken Masken (Short)
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