The Outlander
Originally released in 2019. The Outlander is a feature film. directed by Bani Khoshnoudi. At just 38 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A Zapotec man from the future tells the story of how in the 21st century a new invasion of “foreigners” was afflicting his village. While people in Europe were suffering a crisis that made them lose memory and a sense of their culture, a group of youth in his village in Oaxaca was trying to document their own culture by making a film during Carnival rituals. While the youth are pushed to invite a director from the city to come help them, ultimately changing their project to be a remake of Ingmar Bergman’s THE SILENCE, a Swedish woman comes exploring in search of magical lizards that could be the next remedy for memory crisis back home. Characters mix and stories blend into each other in this absurdist and melancholic lo-fi/sci-fi story narrated as oral history with multiple voices.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 38m
38 minutes total
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Pensée Sauvage Films
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Outlander about?
A Zapotec man from the future tells the story of how in the 21st century a new invasion of “foreigners” was afflicting his village. While people in Europe were suffering a crisis that made them...
Who directed The Outlander?
The Outlander was directed by Bani Khoshnoudi.
How long is The Outlander?
The Outlander has a runtime of 0 hours and 38 minutes (38 minutes total).
When was The Outlander released?
The Outlander was released on February 13, 2019 in theaters.