The Day The Earth Stood Still

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Alien Klaatu lands on Earth with an urgent message: live peacefully or be destroyed. His robot Gort stands ready to reinforce that message. Watch this 1951 sci-fi classic at Lab111 Amsterdam.

The Day The Earth Stood Still

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Sat 20 Jun15:10 - 16:44

Wed 24 Jun12:20 - 13:54

Tue 30 Jun18:45 - 20:19

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LAB111, Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam

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A message of peace or destruction

In The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), the alien Klaatu lands on Earth with an urgent message: humanity must learn to live peacefully, or destruction awaits. A nervous soldier shoots him down immediately. His robot Gort responds with devastating force. The film poses a timeless question: is man capable of controlling his aggression?

Based on a science fiction classic

The film is based on the story Farewell to the Master (1940) by Harry Bates, published in the magazine Astounding Science-Fiction . Director Robert Wise, known for his editing work on Citizen Kane (1941), brought this story to the big screen. He later also directed West Side Story and The Sound of Music . In 2008, a remake was released starring Keanu Reeves.

Science fiction with a social message

The film is considered a milestone in the science fiction genre. The suspense lies not only in the action, but also in the critical view of human society. The Day the Earth Stood Still is more than an adventure film: it is a reflection on war, fear, and human responsibility. Are you interested? Use the link for tickets.