The Universal Theory
2023 · Movie · 118 min · ★ 6.0
A young physicist travels to a remote Alpine conference with his supervisor, only to find the hotel gripped by strange incidents, uneasy rivalries, and a growing sense that reality is slipping. Drawn to an enigmatic pianist who seems to know him, he digs for answers as suspicious deaths and unsettling clues point to a secret hidden beneath the mountain.
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Details
- Original title
- Die Theorie von Allem
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-10-26
- Language
- German
- Runtime
- 118 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (59 votes)
- Box office
- $531,032
About
If you enjoy moody, puzzle-box mysteries with noir vibes and unanswered questions, this could click, especially if you like Mulholland Drive or Enemy; Not for you if you want clear rules, fast pacing, and tidy resolutions.
Pros: eerie alpine atmosphere; striking black-and-white look; intriguing mystery setup | Cons: fragmented, confusing story; thin emotional payoff; unsatisfying explanations
Themes
- narration
- jazz singer or musician
- black and white
- pianist
- swiss alps
- avalanche
- 1960s
- multiverse
Cast & crew
Jan Bülow
as Johannes
Olivia Ross
as Karin
Hanns Zischler
as Dr. Strathen
Gottfried Breitfuß
as Prof. Blumberg
Philippe Graber
as Kommissar Amrein
David Bennent
as Kommissar Arnold
Imogen Kogge
as Anna Leinert
Dirk Böhling
as Fernseh-Moderator
- LF
Ladina Carla von Frisching
as Susi
- EW
Emanuel Waldburg-Zeil
as Johnny
Directed by Timm Kröger