Brief History (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1956, Brief History is a notable film directed by Ion Popescu-Gopo.
What it’s about. This 1957 Romanian short animation and Cannes Film Festival winner skilfully and with incredible artistic expression manages to condense the entire narrative of human evolutionary theory into a ten minute short film. Not only that, he eerily anticipates the communist triumph of the USSR launching the first man into space by a few years.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Brief History 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 Brief History page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brief History (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brief History change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brief History worth watching?
- Brief History holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Brief History released?
- Brief History was released in 1956.