Homo sapiens (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1969 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1969, Homo sapiens is a drama film directed by Vlatko Gilić, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. The first film in Vlatko Gilić’s Sisyphean trilogy, Homo sapiens follows a suited man as he takes a trek back and forth across a sandy desert to fill an oversized barrel using a woefully small tub of water. Shot in stark black and white and edited to achieve a dreamlike quality, the man’s devotion to this task is tested and taunted by a young couple that frolics around the barrel.
Who’s in it. Homo sapiens stars Slobodan Aligrudić as Čovek / The Man.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Homo sapiens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homo sapiens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homo sapiens tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Homo sapiens (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homo sapiens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Homo sapiens worth watching?
- Homo sapiens holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homo sapiens?
- Homo sapiens stars Slobodan Aligrudić.
- When was Homo sapiens released?
- Homo sapiens was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.