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The Recordist

Science Fiction

The Recordist

The Recordist

The Recordist

2007•23m•

★6.4(5 ratings)

Science Fiction

Overview

When Charlie Hall encounters an eccentric older woman named Avis Dauphin her life is turned upside down. Avis is convinced that Charlie is an alien life form sent to Earth to record a pivotal event in Human history. Is Avis crazy or does she speak the truth? If so, what is Charlie here on Earth to record?

Director

Writers

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Main Cast

Brit Marling

Brit Marling

Charlie Hall

Annie O'Donnell

Annie O'Donnell

Avis Dauphin

Dwight Bacquie

Dwight Bacquie

Mr. Ryerson

Kandice Stroh

Kandice Stroh

Female Caretaker

Price Carson

Price Carson

Male Caretaker

Bo Barrett

Bo Barrett

Jo

Brando Christensen

Brando Christensen

Ox

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Zal Batmanglij

Writing

Writer: Zal Batmanglij

Production

Producer: Alma Bacula

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Rostam Batmanglij

Cinematography

Still Photographer: Mike Cahill

Editing

Editor: Michael Darrow

Did You Know?

#1

The production budget was $55.0K.

#2

The film was directed by Zal Batmanglij.

#3

The screenplay was written by Zal Batmanglij.

#4

The score was composed by Rostam Batmanglij.

#5

This title is listed on IMDb as tt1003288.

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Rating

6.4/10

Average

5 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Recordist

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$55,000

Production Companies:

AFI

AFI