
20,000 Days on Earth
Directed by Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth
Produced by BFI, Corniche Pictures
A lyrical, introspective portrait that blurs documentary and fiction to explore the inner life and artistic consciousness of a musician grappling with mortality and meaning.
A semi-fictionalized documentary about a day in the life of Australian musician Nick Cave's persona.
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Is 20,000 Days on Earth sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is 20,000 Days on Earth violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is 20,000 Days on Earth easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is 20,000 Days on Earth scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does 20,000 Days on Earth end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like 20,000 Days on Earth
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 20,000 Days on Earth
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 20,000 Days on Earth, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 20,000 Days on Earth, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 20,000 Days on Earth, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.























































