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Plot
The year is 2043. The world has been decimated by a deadly virus that has forced survivors to take refuge underground. James Cole, a convict sentenced to death, is recruited by a scientific community for a desperate mission: to travel back in time to gather information about the origin of the virus and find a possible antidote.
Thrust into a chaotic and uncertain past, Cole finds himself hunted by a cult of environmental fanatics, the \"12 Monkeys,\" who may be responsible for the catastrophe. Between bizarre encounters and unexpected dangers, Cole will have to face his own inner demons and his sanity while trying to save humanity from an apocalyptic future.
Production
\"12 Monkeys\" is a 1995 science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam, a master of surreal and visionary cinema. The film is loosely inspired by the French short film \"La jet\u00e9e\" (1962) by Chris Marker and is distinguished by its dark and oppressive atmosphere, combined with a suspenseful plot and philosophical reflections.
The cast includes Bruce Willis as James Cole, Madeleine Stowe as Dr. Kathryn Railly, and Brad Pitt as the madman Jeffrey Goines. The original soundtrack is by composer Angelo Badalamenti, a regular collaborator of David Lynch.
Reception
\"12 Monkeys\" received critical acclaim, being praised for its originality, Gilliam's direction, and the actors' performances. The film received two Academy Award nominations (Best Supporting Actor for Brad Pitt and Best Costume Design) and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor (also Brad Pitt).
Considered a cult film in the science fiction genre, \"12 Monkeys\" has influenced numerous subsequent works and continues to fascinate audiences with its dystopian vision of the future and its profound exploration of human nature.
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