The Divide (2011)

Survivors of a nuclear attack are grouped together for days in the basement of their apartment building, where fear and dwindling supplies wear away at their dynamic.

Director:

Xavier Gens

Writers:

Karl Mueller, Eron Sheean

Stars:

Lauren German, Michael Biehn, Milo Ventimiglia

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lauren German	...	Eva
Michael Biehn	...	Mickey
Milo Ventimiglia	...	Josh
Courtney B. Vance	...	Delvin
Ashton Holmes	...	Adrien
Rosanna Arquette	...	Marilyn
Iván González	...	Sam
Michael Eklund	...	Bobby
Abbey Thickson	...	Wendi
Jennifer Blanc-Biehn	...	Liz (as Jennifer Blanc)

Storyline

Nuclear explosions force the residents of a New York apartment block to run from the building. However, the explosions force them into a basement. Eight residents are holed up in the building's bomb shelter. They must acclimatise to each other in difficult, cramped conditions.

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Plot Keywords:

apocalypse | radiation sickness | rape | gay kiss | shelter | 

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Taglines:

The lucky ones died in the blast.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing strong violence and sexuality, and for pervasive language

Details

Country:

USA Germany Canada France

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

Aislados

Filming Locations:

Manitoba Production Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$18,000, 15 January 2012, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$22,000, 15 January 2012

Company Credits

Production Co:

Preferred Content, Instinctive Film, Julijette

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min 122 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Melissa George, Seann William Scott, Robert Patrick and Raphaël Personnaz were originally going to star in this project.

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Goofs

When trying the radio to call for help, they report their apartment building to be located on "The North-West corner of 29th and 5th". In reality however this is the exact location of a church (Marble Collegiate)

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Quotes

Adrien: [to Bobby] Do you agree with everything my brother says?

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Alternate Versions

Available on DVD/Bluray as both Rated and Unrated versions.

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Connections

References Alive (1993)

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Soundtracks

Alone
Written by Yasmine Meddour
Performed by Yasmine Meddour

User Reviews

Surprisingly well written, yet not for everyone

I found this film by chance, without having heard anything about it, so I went in with no expectations. But I love me a good apocalyptic flick, even though most are very predictable. This one is not predictable. And even though the setting is after the apocalypse, the story is really about human nature, a la Lord of the Flies.

The peoples reactions to the events, and to each other, are extreme, yet believable. The acting is very good, among the best i've seen lately in a sci-fi picture. Yet it was the writing that truly took me in. The story is paced very evenly, and proceeds towards it's inevitable conclusion without pause or remorse.

I have to say that this movie is not for children or even most adults. There are strong elements of violence and sexuality that are far beyond what most people can stomach. With this in mind, however, I found the psychological elements to be far more disturbing than the graphic scenes. We don't like to think that people are capable of certain things, but in extreme conditions people can be pushed to do the unimaginable.

This is the the important point of the film, rather than the storyline, or "how the world ends". It's about how we can self destruct, as individuals.

While I will be disturbed by the imagery for a few days, I really still loved this movie, and recommend it to anyone with a strong stomach.