Holocene (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film
Released in 1992, Holocene is a drama film directed by Manfred Eicher, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from the Max Frisch novel "Der Mensch erscheint im Holozän". It tells the story of an old man, isolated from the outside world in a little mountain village in Ticino, Switzerland, who fights against oblivion. From books that he has there he cuts out texts and images about geology and geological history to fix and arrange them on the walls of his cottage. Frisch adds these articles to his novel to assemble human history with individual decay.
Who’s in it. Holocene stars Erland Josephson as Geiser and Sophie Duez as Corinne.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holocene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holocene tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holocene (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Holocene change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Holocene?
- Holocene stars Erland Josephson and Sophie Duez.