Which future film release has you most excited?
Perhaps it’s Joker 2, or maybe the next emotional masterpiece from Disney?
Whatever your choice, it’s fortunate that these movies are scheduled for release in our lifetime.
That’s not the case for a unique film by director Robert Rodriguez and writer/actor John Malkovich, set to debut in 2115.
There’s a significant hitch: the majority of us won’t be around to see this movie – unless significant advancements in reversing biological aging are made – but that’s exactly the intended effect.
The film, fittingly named 100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See, is shrouded in secrecy until its premiere on 18 November, 2115.
What we do know is that the film was made as a promotional piece in collaboration with Louis XIII Cognac, which is owned by Rémy Martin.
The film is described as an experimental science fiction project, featuring Malkovich as the male lead, and draws inspiration from the century-long maturation process of the luxury liquor.
Shuya Chang, known for her role in Snakehead, takes on the female lead, while Marko Zaror, from Redeemer, plays the antagonist.
The short film also includes a song written by Pharrell Williams. While the details of the film remain secret, a select audience got a preview of his track during a listening party in Shanghai in 2017.
Williams’ involvement adds an environmental commentary, as his song is stored on a water-soluble clay disc that will dissolve if sea levels rise significantly.
The film’s creators have released three teaser trailers titled ‘Retro’, ‘Nature’, and ‘Future’, despite the full movie being under wraps.
To ensure it stays secret until its release, a copy of 100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See is stored in the cellars of Louis XIII in Cognac, France, in a high-tech, bulletproof glass safe.
When the premiere date arrives, this secure storage will automatically open, allowing one thousand guests to view 100 Years for the first time.
The audience will include descendants of Malkovich and Rodriguez, who have been entrusted with tickets to pass down through the generations.