AUN: The Beginning and the End of All Things

Jan 30 2011 TV-14 1h 40m
Fantasy, Sci-Fi

When looking for alternative energy sources, the Japanese scientist Sekai tragically dies. Twenty years later the Brazilian mathematician Euclides continues his research. The lack of an essential component won't allow a breakthrough. Only AUN, Sekai's son, seems to hold the key to protect mankind from self-destruction. In the aftermath of the nuclear tragedy in Fukushima the film appears like a prophecy. AUN's dream-like images, complemented by music from Christian Fennesz and Ryuichi Sakamoto, lead into a fantastic and exciting world, full of brightness and darkness of life.

Plot

When looking for alternative energy sources, the Japanese scientist Sekai tragically dies. Twenty years later the Brazilian mathematician Euclides continues his research. The lack of an essential component won't allow a breakthrough. Only AUN, Sekai's son, seems to hold the key to protect mankind from self-destruction. In the aftermath of the nuclear tragedy in Fukushima the film appears like a prophecy. AUN's dream-like images, complemented by music from Christian Fennesz and Ryuichi Sakamoto, lead into a fantastic and exciting world, full of brightness and darkness of life.

Written by

Edgar Honetschläger, Reinhard Jud

Directed by

Edgar Honetschläger

Production Countries

Japan, Austria

Production Companies

Edoko Institute Vienna, Ribo Ltd. Tokyo

Languages

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
85
Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA