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The Most Unknown (2018)

Movie ★ 6.5 92 min

An epic documentary film that sends nine scientists to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover unexpected answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. How did life begin? What is time? What is consciousness? How much do we really know? By introducing researchers from diverse backgrounds for the first time, then dropping them into new, immersive field work they previously hadn’t tackled, the film pushes the boundaries of how science storytelling is approached. What emerges is a deeply human trip to the foundations of discovery and a powerful reminder that the unanswered questions are the most crucial ones to pose. Directed by Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ian Cheney and advised by world-renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog, The Most Unknown is an ambitious look at a side of science never before shown on screen.

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Quick facts

Released
March 16, 2018
Runtime
92 min
IMDb
tt8126390
Language
Studio
VICE Media

Cast

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Explained 2018 ★ 7.5
Microcosmos 1996 ★ 7.6
The Green Planet 2022 ★ 8.8
An Inconvenient Truth 2006 ★ 7.0
Planet Earth 2006 ★ 8.6
Planet Earth II 2016 ★ 8.6
The Hunt 2015 ★ 8.3
A Perfect Planet 2021 ★ 8.7
The Blue Planet 2001 ★ 8.4
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet 2020 ★ 8.5

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Most Unknown about?
An epic documentary film that sends nine scientists to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover unexpected answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. How did life begin? What is time? What is consciousness? How much do we really know? By introducing researchers from diverse backgrounds for the first time, then dropping them into new, immersive field work they previously hadn’t tackled, the film pushes the boundaries of how science storytelling is approached. What emerges is a deeply human trip to the foundations of discovery and a powerful reminder that the unanswered questions are the most crucial ones to pose. Directed by Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ian Cheney and advised by world-renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog, The Most Unknown is an ambitious look at a side of science never before shown on screen.
Who directed The Most Unknown?
The Most Unknown was directed by Ian Cheney.
Who stars in The Most Unknown?
The Most Unknown stars Jennifer L. Macalady, Davide D'Angelo, Axel Cleeremans, Luke McKay.
When was The Most Unknown released?
The Most Unknown is a 2018 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Most Unknown?
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