The Arrival (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, The Arrival is a notable film directed by Peter Tscherkassky.
What it’s about. The first of Peter Tscherkassky's Cinemascope trilogy of short films is a fragmented glimpse of images pulsating with chaotic rhythm as they fight white margins for room in his palette. Mirrored frames being split by white margin and trying to reassemble again like the poles of a magnet, a train approaching station and colliding with itself in white-hot blistering chaos.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Arrival has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Arrival page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Arrival (1999)?
- In US, The Arrival is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Arrival worth watching?
- The Arrival holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Arrival released?
- The Arrival was released in 1999.