Genesis

Genesis

Directed by Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou

Produced by Les Films Alain Sarde, Les Films de la Véranda

200477 min6.2 / 10

A visually stunning natural history documentary that traces cosmic and biological origins through an African narrative lens, blending scientific inquiry with spiritual wonder.

An African narrator tells the story of earth history, the birth of the universe and evolution of life. Beautiful imagery makes this movie documentary complete.

Questions people ask

  • Is Genesis scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Genesis easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Genesis violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Genesis sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does Genesis end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Genesis

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Genesis

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Genesis, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Genesis, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Genesis, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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