False Start (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2015, False Start is a documentary film directed by Yto Barrada, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. This film by French-Moroccan artist Yto Barrada observes the elaborate fossil industry in Morocco. Paying homage to the 'preparators' in the arid region between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, whose intrepid work is fueling a thriving trade in artifacts real, faux and hybrid, False Start is a rebuke to the fetishistic thirst for foreign objects, a sly meditation on authenticity, and a paean to creativity.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, False Start sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch False Start page.
If you liked it. Fans of False Start tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch False Start (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for False Start change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is False Start worth watching?
- False Start holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was False Start released?
- False Start was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.