Movie

The State of the World

★ 5.3(11)20071h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Pedro Costa, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Vicente Ferraz, Ayisha Abraham, Chantal Akerman, Wang Bing
Release date: 2007-06-16
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: Portugal
Studio: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

About The State of the World

The State of the World is a 2007 movie in the Documentary and Drama genres, directed by Pedro Costa, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Vicente Ferraz, Ayisha Abraham, Chantal Akerman and Wang Bing, starring Jenjira Pongpas, Sakda Kaewbuadee and Prasit Densung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The State of the World in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Six directors, six independent films, six visions on the state of the world. Each carrying a unique and personal interpretation of a specific experience, their crossover creates new space for a dynamic and radical inquisitive reflection.

Cast

Jenjira Pongpas

(segment "Luminous People")

Sakda Kaewbuadee

(segment "Luminous People")

Prasit Densung

(segment "Luminous People")

Jurandyr Ferreira

(segment "Germano")

Babu Santana

(segment "Germano")

Shyam Bahadur

(segment "One Way")

Wake Li

(segment "Brutality Factory")

Xu Ning

(segment "Brutality Factory")

Lu Ye

(segment "Brutality Factory")

Ventura

(segment "Tarrafal")

Alfredo Mendes

(segment "Tarrafal")

José Alberto Silva

(segment "Tarrafal")

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The State of the World in Canada?+

The State of the World is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The State of the World on Netflix?+

The State of the World is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The State of the World?+

The State of the World has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The State of the World?+

The State of the World stars Jenjira Pongpas, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Prasit Densung, Jurandyr Ferreira and Babu Santana.

When did The State of the World come out?+

The State of the World is a 2007 movie directed by Pedro Costa, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Vicente Ferraz, Ayisha Abraham, Chantal Akerman and Wang Bing.

What genre is The State of the World?+

The State of the World is Documentary and Drama film.

Who directed The State of the World?+

The State of the World was directed by Pedro Costa, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Vicente Ferraz, Ayisha Abraham, Chantal Akerman and Wang Bing.