A Brief History of Time

1991 · 80 min · EN · G · 7.2 (135 votes)

Dir. Errol Morris · Starring Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking, Basil King, Derek Powney · Music Philip Glass

“Where did the universe come from? Will time ever come to an end? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”

Documentary

Partly adapted from cosmologist Stephen Hawking's popular book about his theories of the universe, this in-depth documentary also presents Hawking's daily life as he deals with the ALS that renders him virtually immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, former classmates and peers are interviewed about not only his theories but the man himself.

VIBE

A profound and moving exploration of the universe and the human mind. It's a deeply intellectual yet accessible journey, balancing cosmic wonder with personal resilience. Inspiring and thought-provoking, it leaves you contemplating existence.

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