End of the World
1931 · Movie · 105 min. · France
As a comet speeds along on a collision course with Planet Earth, the world prays for a miracle. Scientist Victor Francen races against time to avoid the cataclysm, while Francen's religious-fanatic brother (played by director Gance) puts his fate in the hands of God. Meanwhile, the governments of the world adopt near-fascistic methods to keep their panicking minions under control. Once all hope is abandoned, virtually all of civilization degenerates into a drunken orgy, replete with rape and bestiality. The worst is reserved for last, as the ever-approaching comet causes a plethora of natural disasters before the final "Big Bang".
Direction Abel Gance
Cast Victor Francen · Colette Darfeuil · Abel Gance · Jeanne Brindeau · Samson Fainsilber · Georges Colin · Jean d'Yd · Major Heitner · Albert Bras · Sylvie Gance · Philippe Hersent
Soundtrack Arthur Honegger · Maurice Marthenot · Michel Michelet · R. Siohan · Vladimir Zederbaum
Screenplay Jean Boyer · Camille Flammarion · Abel Gance · H.S. Kraft
Cinematography Maurice Forster · Roger Hubert · Jules Kruger · Nikolas Roudakoff
Original title La fin du monde (End of the World)
5.6
43 votes (FilmAffinity)
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