Genesis: The Creation and the Flood

Genesis: The Creation and the Flood

Directed by Ermanno Olmi

Produced by Beta Film, Lube

199497 min6.3 / 10

A reverent, visually wondrous retelling of biblical creation and the flood, framed through a child's wonder and an elder's reassurance, emphasizing spiritual awe and divine majesty.

An all-enveloping darkness. Suddenly, a child's voice, frightened, questioning, pierces the darkness... The first flickering rays of light begin to sculpt mysterious shapes out of the darkness... Among them, a very old man. He reassures the child, exhorting him to see the wonders of the earth. And it is with this child's eyes that we will witness the creation of the world.

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  • Is Genesis: The Creation and the Flood scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Genesis: The Creation and the Flood end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Genesis: The Creation and the Flood easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Genesis: The Creation and the Flood sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Genesis: The Creation and the Flood violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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