District 9
2009
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Synopsis
Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.
District 9 (2009) is a 1h 52min sci-fi feature film by Neill Blomkamp. Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Facts
Based on
Alive in Joburg
Awards
Saturn Award for Best International Film
Setting
Johannesburg
Filming location
South Africa, Ponte City Apartments, Carlton Hotel, Carlton Centre
Production
WingNut Films, QED International
Original language
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2019 - Carte Blanche to a Swiss Celebrity, Laurence Suhner
