Homo sapiens (1969): cast, story & where to watch
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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- 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.