Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress(2019)
L'Homme a mangé la Terre
Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress Synopsis
An account of the last two centuries of the Anthropocene, the Age of Man. How human beings have progressed so much in such a short time through war and the selfish interests of a few, belligerent politicians and captains of industry, damaging the welfare of the majority of mankind, impoverishing the weakest, greedily devouring the limited resources of the Earth.
Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress (2019) is a documentary and history film directed by Jean-Robert Viallet, released on July 14, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Jacques Bonnaffé, John D. Rockefeller, Woodrow Wilson and Adolf Hitler. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Robert Viallet
- Writers:
- Jean-Robert Viallet, Christophe Bonneuil, Christophe Bonneuil
- Producers:
- Victor Ede, Alexandre Cornu
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Robert Viallet
- Composer:
- Marek Hunhap
- Production:
- ARTE, Cinéphage Productions, Les Films du Tambour de soie, Stenola Productions, Mucem, RTBF, CNRS Images, RTS
- Status:
- Released
Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Bonnaffé
as Self - Narrator (voice)
John D. Rockefeller
as Self (archive footage)
Woodrow Wilson
as Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
as Self (archive footage)
J. Robert Oppenheimer
as Self (archive footage)
Van Heflin
as Self (archive footage)
Lewis Strauss
as Self (archive footage)
- Mária Telkes
Mária Telkes
as Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage)
Jane Wyman
as Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Self (archive footage)
Lino Ventura
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Robert Viallet, written by Jean-Robert Viallet, Christophe Bonneuil and Christophe Bonneuil, produced by Victor Ede and Alexandre Cornu.
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Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 24 ratings.
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Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress online?
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Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress?
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The main cast of Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress (2019) includes Jacques Bonnaffé, John D. Rockefeller, Woodrow Wilson, Adolf Hitler and J. Robert Oppenheimer. The film was directed by Jean-Robert Viallet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress released?
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Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress was released on July 14, 2019 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress worth watching?
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Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress (2019) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.