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The Most Unknown

  • 2018
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.2K
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The Most Unknown (2018)
Nine scientists travel to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover the answers to some of humanity's biggest questions.
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The Most Unknown is an epic documentary film that sends nine scientists to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover unexpected answers to some of humanity's biggest questions. How did lif... Read allThe Most Unknown is an epic documentary film that sends nine scientists to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover unexpected answers to some of humanity's biggest questions. How did life begin? What is time? What is consciousness? How much do we really know? By introducing r... Read allThe Most Unknown is an epic documentary film that sends nine scientists to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover unexpected answers to some of humanity's biggest questions. How did life begin? What is time? What is consciousness? How much do we really know? By introducing researchers from diverse backgrounds for the first time, then dropping them into new, immer... Read all

  • Director
    • Ian Cheney
  • Stars
    • Jennifer L. Macalady
    • Davide D'Angelo
    • Axel Cleeremans
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ian Cheney
    • Stars
      • Jennifer L. Macalady
      • Davide D'Angelo
      • Axel Cleeremans
    • 29User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Trailer 1:57
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    Jennifer L. Macalady
    Jennifer L. Macalady
    • Self - Microbiologist, Penn State University
    • (as Jennifer Macalady)
    Davide D'Angelo
    Davide D'Angelo
    • Self - Physicist, Università degli Studi di Milano
    Axel Cleeremans
    Axel Cleeremans
    • Self - Cognitive Psychologist, Université libre de Bruxelles
    Luke McKay
    Luke McKay
    • Self - Astrobiologist, Montana State University
    Rachel L. Smith
    Rachel L. Smith
    • Self - Astrophysicist, North California Museum of Natural Sciences
    Erik Cordes
    Erik Cordes
    • Self - Ecologist & Chief Expedition Scientist, Temple University
    Victoria Orphan
    Victoria Orphan
    • Self - Geobiologist, California Institute of Technology
    Jun Ye
    Jun Ye
    • Self - Physicist, University of Colorado-Boulder & National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Anil Seth
    Anil Seth
    • Self - Neuroscientist, University of Sussex
    Laurie Santos
    Laurie Santos
    • Self - Cognitive Psychologist, Yale University
    • (as Laurie R. Santos)
    Emilie Caspar
    Emilie Caspar
    • Self - Cognitive Neuroscientist, Université libre de Bruxelles
    Dalila Achoui
    Dalila Achoui
    • Self
    Brian Hedlund
    Brian Hedlund
    • Self - Microbial Ecologist, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Michael Tucker
    Michael Tucker
    • Self
    Joseph Gargiulo
    Joseph Gargiulo
    • Self - Telescope Support Supervisor, W.M. Keck Observatory
    Danik Forsman
    Danik Forsman
    • Self
    Mike Skowronski
    Mike Skowronski
    • Self
    Geoffrey A. Blake
    Geoffrey A. Blake
    • Self
    • Director
      • Ian Cheney
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    User reviews29

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    9modhuine

    Outside their fields, still loving science

    The concept is very good, a scientist from one discipline meets one from another and is introduced to their field of study. Passionate about their own field, they see another's and appreciate the host's subject, sometimes in awe, from an outsider's point of view, albeit the outsider is also a scientist. The host scientist then meets another scientist, again in a different discipline and the story continues. The science in most of the disciplines was very interesting and presented in an easy to understand way. All the scientists were likeable too. Very enjoyable.
    10wermat

    Unusual but beautiful documentary style

    This documentary doesn't want to explain difficult projects. It doesn't want to make a point or speed through thousands of facts. It just portraits nine scientist passioned about their work. I found the raw insight in the different labs very fascinating. Something you often don't see in this form in other films. You can feel that Werner Herzog was a advisor for the film, wich is awsome.
    6milad-ra

    Reminds me of Chef's Table but for scientists!

    Cool to see what different scientists are struggling with. It also added a personal touch to each field of science and made it extra interesting to follow. Definetly has that sense of each scientist trying to impress you with their line of research, kind of like Chef's table. Would have liked it even more if they had more diversity in the choice of science fields but overall recommend it if you are obssesed with science.
    8h_alfpastten

    experience rather than knowledge

    We can come across those scientists, sometimes at sea 5000 meters deep, sometimes at the summit of 4000 meters of the mountain, sometimes 1900m under the mountain. Researchers from microbiology specialists, theoretical physicists, neuroscientists to psychiatrists are doing years of experiments and looking for answers to questions like "What is time, how did life begin, can we observe black matter, how stars are formed, what is consciousness?". Every scientist tries to explain his work to his guest in a simple way and the guest scientist joins the research team that day. I think this is one of the films that will expand one's horizon.
    armand-465-416671

    Really interesting with great photography.

    Really enjoyable if you ever ponder the big questions. I know a lot of Dutch guys just like Axel, nice folks. Nobody mentions the photography! Amazing and original. Planet Earth style.

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      Himself - Cognitive Psychologist - Université libre de Bruxelles: [about the desert hot springs] Is there anything to like about this place?

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      "The filmmakers would like to thank: all the scientists, sailors, covers, divers, pilots, lab technicians, strontium atoms, monkeys, microbes, robotic hands, hot springs, volcanoes, yeti crabs, protostellar clouds of dust & gas, neurons & dark matter particles who made this film possible."

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 2018 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Постичь непостижимое
    • Filming locations
      • Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Sandbox Films (II)
      • Science Sandbox
      • Motherboard
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,119
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,905
      • May 20, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,119
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
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