Strata
It's about survival - there are no heroes
Genres
Overview
The story means to develop through an uncovering of layers - strata. As writer Krumbachova stated: "With nature as a prison, an impassable barrier ... where every action is physically and psychically limited by the environment ... people are reduced to fragments of basic instinct and intelligence." Promoted as a psychological thriller, Strata provides little tension nor any real climax. The characters are ideas - not believably real.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
109 min
Release Date
1983-09-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
3
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