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The Heart of the World

20006mGuy Maddin
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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Pure fantasia, a race to save the world from a fatal heart attack, juxtaposed against a love rivalry between two brothers - a mortician and an actor playing Christ - for the heart of a scientist studying the earth's core.

Science FictionComedyRomance
Silent FilmShort Film

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What is The Heart of the World (2000) about?

Pure fantasia, a race to save the world from a fatal heart attack, juxtaposed against a love rivalry between two brothers - a mortician and an actor playing Christ - for the heart of a scientist studying the earth's core.

Who stars in The Heart of the World?

The Heart of the World stars Leslie Bais (Anna), Caelum Vatnsdal (Osip), Shaun Balbar (Nikolai), Greg Klymkiw (Akmatov), Tammy Gillis (Mary Magdalene (uncredited)). The film was directed by Guy Maddin.

How long is The Heart of the World?

The Heart of the World has a runtime of 6 min and premiered in 2000.

Is The Heart of the World worth watching?

The Heart of the World holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Science Fiction, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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