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- 2014
- Not Rated
- GathrFilms
- 1 h 18 m
- 2014
- Not Rated
- GathrFilms
- 1 h 18 m
Summary Two eccentric scientists struggle to create eternal youth in a world they call “blind to the tragedy of old age.” As they battle their own aging and suffer the loss of loved ones, their scientific quest ultimately becomes personal.
- 2014
- Not Rated
- GathrFilms
- 1 h 18 m
- 2014
- Not Rated
- GathrFilms
- 1 h 18 m
The Immortalists
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Summary Two eccentric scientists struggle to create eternal youth in a world they call “blind to the tragedy of old age.” As they battle their own aging and suffer the loss of loved ones, their scientific quest ultimately becomes personal.
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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29% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
57% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
14% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
53
29% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
57% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
14% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Subjects Bill Andrews and Aubrey de Grey are colorful in quite different but complementary ways.
It is nonetheless a very well-mounted film, with outstanding contributions in Alvarado’s cinematography and Eric Andrew Kuhn’s subtly expressive score.
The age-old search for the fountain of youth is engagingly appraised in The Immortalists, a lively documentary focusing on a pair of very different biomedical scientists who are equally obsessed with eradicating the ravages of time.
This sly documentary rises above its speculative hook by shifting to show the very human, and very mortal, sides of these would-be warriors of eternity.
Would that the film encouraged some deeper thought on the matter instead of inviting viewers to gawk at the subjects as if they were freak-show attractions.
Directors Jason Sussberg and David Alvarado present a study of two eccentrics without pushing too hard against their premise.
Some voices of reason and skepticism do make an appearance to rebut and deflate Bill and Aubrey's monumental claims, but aren't allowed to fully elaborate on their arguments.
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Production Company
Structure Films
Release Date Nov 28, 2014
Duration 1 h 18 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline live forever... or die trying
Awards
Tacoma Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
London Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
