Title: Snowpiercer (2013).
Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a catastrophic attempt to counteract global warming has plunged the Earth into a perpetual ice age, “Snowpiercer” follows the remnants of humanity surviving aboard a massive, perpetually moving train. Within this microcosm of society, a rigid class system emerges, with the affluent elite occupying the front cars and the impoverished masses relegated to the tail section. Curtis, a member of the oppressed tail section, leads a rebellion to seize control of the train’s engine, sparking a tumultuous journey towards revolution, redemption, and the discovery of the train’s true purpose.
Details:
- Director: Bong Joon-ho
- Release Date: 1 August 2013 (South Korea)
- Distributed by: CJ Entertainment
- Budget: $40 million
- Adapted from: Snowpiercer
- Cinematography: Hong Kyung-pyo
“Snowpiercer” is a riveting and thought-provoking tale that explores themes of social inequality, resilience, and the human spirit against the backdrop of a frozen dystopian landscape.