# The Man from Earth: Holocene (2017)

> A hidden immortal professor faces exposure when curious students turn his ancient secret into a dangerous philosophical investigation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/278084

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
- Director: Richard Schenkman
- Cast: David Lee Smith, Vanessa Williams, Michael Dorn, William Katt, Sterling Knight, Brittany Curran, Davi Santos, Doug Haley
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5770864/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: cerebral, tense, provocative, thoughtful movie night, indie science fiction viewing

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