A 2021 American epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, adapting the first half of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel about feudal interstellar houses warring over the desert planet Arrakis.
Production
Warner Bros. released Dune in October 2021 simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Denis Villeneuve co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth. Greig Fraser shot the film, Hans Zimmer composed the score, and Timothee Chalamet starred as Paul Atreides.
Story
The galactic emperor reassigns the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the consciousness-expanding spice melange, from House Harkonnen to House Atreides. The transfer is a trap, and the young Atreides heir flees into the dunes with his mother to seek refuge among the native Fremen.
Reception
Dune grossed over 433 million dollars worldwide and received ten Academy Award nominations, winning six technical awards. The film established Villeneuve’s two-part adaptation strategy and led to Dune: Part Two in 2024.
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