Movie

8

“What do you think you are willing to do?”

★ 5.3(16)20081h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Abderrahmane Sissako, Gael García Bernal, Gaspar Noé, Gus Van Sant, Jan Kounen, Jane Campion, Mira Nair, Wim Wenders
Release date: 2008-10-23
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Icelandic
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Green Sky Films

8 — trailer

About 8

8 is a 2008 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, Gael García Bernal, Gaspar Noé, Gus Van Sant, Jan Kounen, Jane Campion, Mira Nair and Wim Wenders, starring Nigist Anteneh, Tefera Gizaw and Fekadu Kebede. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 8 in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

8 shorts centered around 8 themes directed by 8 famous film directors involved and sharing their opinion on progress, on the set-backs and the challenges our planet faces today.

Cast

Nigist Anteneh

Tiya (segment "Tiya's Dream")

Tefera Gizaw

Tiya's father (segment "Tiya's Dream")

Fekadu Kebede

Teacher (segment "Tiya's Dream")

Ingvar E. Sigurðsson

Father (segment "The Letter")

Hringur Ingvarsson

Son (segment "The Letter")

Dieudonné Ilboudo

Man (segment "SIDA")

Konkona Sen Sharma

Zeinab (segment "How can it be ?")

Ranvir Shorey

Arif (segment "How can it be ?")

Birsa Chatterjee

Son (segment "How can it be?")

Alice Englert

Ziggy (segment "The Water Diary")

Tintin Marova Kelly

Sam (segment "The Water Diary")

Isidore Tillers

Felicity Miles (segment "The Water Diary")

Themes & keywords

anthologywoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 8 in United States?+

8 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is 8 on Netflix?+

8 is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is 8?+

8 has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in 8?+

8 stars Nigist Anteneh, Tefera Gizaw, Fekadu Kebede, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson and Hringur Ingvarsson.

When did 8 come out?+

8 is a 2008 movie directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, Gael García Bernal, Gaspar Noé, Gus Van Sant, Jan Kounen, Jane Campion, Mira Nair and Wim Wenders.

What genre is 8?+

8 is Drama film.

Who directed 8?+

8 was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, Gael García Bernal, Gaspar Noé, Gus Van Sant, Jan Kounen, Jane Campion, Mira Nair and Wim Wenders.