Insignificance

"A comedy about life, death, sex, and the Universe... relatively speaking."

Aug 2 1985 R 1h 49m
Comedy

Four 1950s cultural icons who conceivably could have met but probably didn't, fictionally do so in this modern fable of post-WWII America. Visually intriguing, the film has a fluid progression of flashbacks and flashforwards centering on the fictional Einstein's current observations, childhood memories, and apprehensions for the future.

Plot

Four 1950's cultural icons (Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio and Senator Joseph MacCarthy) who conceivably could have met and probably didn't, fictionally do in this modern fable of post-WWII America. Visually intriguing, the film has a fluid progression of flash-backs and flash-forwards centering on the fictional Einstein's current observations, childhood memories and apprehensions for the future.

Written by

Terry Johnson

Directed by

Nicolas Roeg

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Recorded Picture Company, Zenith Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
4,252
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA