# Collapse (2009)

> An unnerving documentary portrait turns an independent reporter’s economic warnings into a gripping meditation on personal and systemic collapse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17203

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama
- Director: Chris Smith
- Cast: Michael Ruppert
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1503769/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: unnerving, intellectually provocative, paranoid, political discussion night, documentary deep dive

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of foresight and societal collapse, revealing the truths behind our economic systems.

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