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Beyond the Black Rainbow

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 50m
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Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010)
Despite being under heavy sedation, Elena tries to make her way out of Arboria, a secluded, quasi-futuristic commune.
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Despite being under heavy sedation, a young woman tries to make her way out of the Arboria Institute, a secluded, quasifuturistic commune.Despite being under heavy sedation, a young woman tries to make her way out of the Arboria Institute, a secluded, quasifuturistic commune.Despite being under heavy sedation, a young woman tries to make her way out of the Arboria Institute, a secluded, quasifuturistic commune.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
6,727
546
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    • Director
      • Panos Cosmatos
    • Writer
      • Panos Cosmatos
    • Stars
      • Eva Bourne
      • Michael J Rogers
      • Scott Hylands
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Panos Cosmatos
    • Writer
      • Panos Cosmatos
    • Stars
      • Eva Bourne
      • Michael J Rogers
      • Scott Hylands
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    • 185User reviews
    • 105Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
    • Awards
      • 5 wins

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    Trailer 2:21
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    Eva Bourne
    Eva Bourne
    • Elena
    • (as Eva Allan)
    Michael J Rogers
    Michael J Rogers
    • Barry Nyle
    • (as Michael Rogers)
    Scott Hylands
    Scott Hylands
    • Dr. Mercurio Arboria
    Rondel Reynoldson
    Rondel Reynoldson
    • Margo
    Marilyn Norry
    Marilyn Norry
    • Rosemary Nyle
    Gerry South
    Gerry South
    • Skinny Hesher
    Chris Gauthier
    Chris Gauthier
    • Fat Hesher
    Sara Stockstad
    • Anna Arboria
    Roy Campsall
    Roy Campsall
    • Sentionaut
    Geoffrey Conder
    • Mutant
    Colombe Meighan
    • Baby Elena
    Ryley Zinger
    • Unmasked Sentionaut
    • (as Riley Zinger)
    Vincente Rodriguez Lima
    • Mexican DJ
    • Director
      • Panos Cosmatos
    • Writer
      • Panos Cosmatos
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Barry Nyle's pills are from Benway's Pharmacy. Dr. Benway is a recurring character in the works of William S. Burroughs.
    • Goofs
      In the Arboria Institute's promo film, dated MCMLXVII (1967), the Arboria logo is set in the Avant Garde font. This font was based on the logo of Avant Garde magazine, created in 1968, and wasn't available as a full typeface until 1970.
    • Quotes

      Mercurio Arboria: Bring home the mother lode, Barry.

    • Crazy credits
      Final end credit: "'No matter where you go, there you are.' - B. Banzai"
    • Connections
      Featured in Renegade Cut: Beyond the Black Rainbow (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Angel Dust
      Performed by Venom

      Written by Mantas (as Jeffrey Dunn)/Abaddon (as Anthony Bray)/Cronos (as Conrad Lant)

      Published by Notting Hill Music (BMI)

      Courtesy of Universal Records/Sanctuary

    User reviews185

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Mercurial indeed.
    I heard about this title mid 2011 and has been near the top of my list ever since, not sure what the delay was in distribution but it's been quite a wait, which fuelled my desire to see this film. The instant I saw the trailer I was certain this was my kind of film, vague dialogue hinting a hidden depths, long drawn out scenes with sinister undertones and beautifully crafted futurism styled sets (maybe a little to Kubrick-esk) but still great looking. Everything was in place for a successful romp around a mercurial world spawned and brought to life in nightmarish vision by Panos Cosmatos.

    But, for all it's promise and as much as I really wanted to love this film it did fall a little flat. The set design is beautifully crafted, and the high photography levels of some of the scenes is something to be admired, but on occasion a little arbitrary as some scenes did not drive character or narrative forwards nor did it express or emphasis emotions.

    The narrative is overly grand which I like (keep it simple) and is deliberately slow and off-paced, which will definitely separate the film lovers from the average watcher that may have stumbled across this film, as you will need to invest a little concentration. There was a downfall to the film as mysterious and menacing atmosphere that it postured at the start did dissipate throughout the film.

    This is a first attempt by a director who clearly has a cinematic eye with a good understanding of film taking inspiration from some great directors. Unfortunately he didn't quite create the level of intrigue found in a Kubrick film or a deliver the ruptured reality of a Lynch film and missed the overall depth of a Tarkovskiy film, but it wasn't without it's own moments.

    Definitely worth your time - A steady start from a new director but it's worth remembering art house isn't an exact science, hopefully he will get the chance to produce more in the future.
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    • Sep 9, 2012

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Beyond the black rainbow
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Chromewood Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$1,100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $56,491
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,957
      • May 20, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $56,491
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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