The Heart of the World(2000)
The Heart of the World Synopsis
Pure fantasia, a race to save the world from a fatal heart attack, juxtaposed against a love rivalry between two brothers - a mortician and an actor playing Christ - for the heart of a scientist studying the earth's core.
The Heart of the World (2000) is a science fiction, comedy and romance film directed by Guy Maddin, released on September 7, 2000 with a runtime of 6m. It stars Leslie Bais, Caelum Vatnsdal, Shaun Balbar and Greg Klymkiw. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 107 ratings.
- Director:
- Guy Maddin
- Writers:
- Guy Maddin
- Producers:
- Jody Shapiro
- Cinematographer:
- Guy Maddin
- Status:
- Released
The Heart of the World (2000) Trailer
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The Heart of the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Leslie Bais
Leslie Bais
as Anna
- Caelum Vatnsdal
Caelum Vatnsdal
as Osip
Shaun Balbar
as Nikolai
- Greg Klymkiw
Greg Klymkiw
as Akmatov
Tammy Gillis
as Mary Magdalene (uncredited)
Carson Nattrass
as Centurion (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Guy Maddin, written by Guy Maddin, produced by Jody Shapiro.
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The Heart of the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 107 ratings.
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The Heart of the World – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Heart of the World?
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The main cast of The Heart of the World (2000) includes Leslie Bais, Caelum Vatnsdal, Shaun Balbar, Greg Klymkiw and Tammy Gillis. The film was directed by Guy Maddin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Heart of the World released?
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The Heart of the World was released on September 7, 2000 and runs for 6m.
Is The Heart of the World worth watching?
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The Heart of the World (2000) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 107 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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