Timescape is a 2022 Canadian action-adventure science fiction film about two young strangers discovering a mysterious spacecraft that catapults them millions of years into the past. The film was written, edited, and directed by Aristomenis Tsirbas. It premiered on July 31, 2022 at the Fantasia Film Festival,[1] where it won the Silver Audience Award for Best Quebec Feature.[2] Its theatrical rollout began on August 19, 2022[3] in the province of Quebec, Canada before expanding to the rest of the world.
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Directed by | Aristomenis Tsirbas |
Screenplay by | Aristomenis Tsirbas |
Produced by | David-Alexandre Coiteux |
Starring | Sofian Oleniuk Lola Rossignol-Arts Patricia Summersett |
Cinematography | Martin Bouchard |
Edited by | Aristomenis Tsirbas |
Music by | Mateo Messina |
Production companies | Fullum Films and Studios Menithings Productions Empress Road Pictures |
Distributed by | TVA Films (Canada) |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Jason, a brilliant but misunderstood young boy, discovers a mysterious spacecraft that crash-landed in a nearby forest. Inside he meets Lara, an equally curious girl who discovered the alien craft moments before. While attempting to figure out how to operate the vessel, the two are catapulted back in time to final days of the great dinosaurs. The vessel is indeed a Time Machine. With the help of MIA, the ship’s floating mobile intelligent assistant, the adventurers race against time to repair the ship and return home before the spectacular impact of a historic asteroid.
TVA Films began its Canadian theatrical roll-out in Quebec, Canada in 44 theaters.
As of its first week in release, the film received positive reviews from critics. Province-wide Quebec publication Le Soleil gave it 3 out of 4 stars, calling it "A new classic"[4] (Translated from French). Otaku no Culture gave it 4 out of 5 stars, concluding that "I can watch this movie repeatedly".[5] The Montreal Gazette credited Timescape with, "This is the real deal, with CGI special effects to rival the best in the biz”[6]
Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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Silver Audience Award | Best Quebec Feature | Aristomenis Tsirbas | Won |