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“ Enter the world of Pandora. ”
CINEMA2009-12-16
DIGITAL2009-12-17
RegionUS / GB
Runtime162 MIN
Media TypeMovie
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“James Cameron revolutionizes 3D cinematic worldbuilding in an ecological epic of anti-imperialist resistance on Pandora.”
“James Cameron’s revolutionary 3D milestone capturing the lush biodiversity of Pandora and indigenous resistance.”
“James Cameron's revolutionary sci-fi epic subverting first contact as human imperial invasion against Pandora's living biosphere.”
Storyline
In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
DIRECTOR / Director
James Cameron
KEYWORDS
paraplegicattachment to natureculture clashindigenousspace travelspace colonytribealien planetdistant futuremarinebattlelove affairscientistnaturenative peoplespower relationstribal customstribal peopletribal chiefcryonicsspiritual community22nd centurysave the planetracial discriminationsoldiersawestruckboldexhilarated
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Collection: Avatar Collection
The Avatar Collection tells the story of the world of Pandora, inhabited by the indigenous humanoids, the Na'vi. The main protagonist, Jake Sully, is sent to Pandora as an avatar—a hybrid of human and Na'vi. During his mission, Jake discovers the beauty and complexity of the Na'vi world and forms a deep connection with the planet's inhabitants. The collection focuses on the conflict between humans and the Na'vi and the struggle to save the world of Pandora.
