Elysium

Elysium is an American feature film of the science fiction and action genres. It was written and directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by TriStar Pictures. It was released theatrically in the United States on August 9th, 2013. The film stars Matt Damon as the main character, Max, along with Jodie Foster as Delacourt, Sharlto Copley as Kruger, Alice Braga as Frey, Diego Luna as Julie, Wagner Moura as Spider, and William Fichtner as John Carlyle.

Fun Facts

 * An Elysium is a concept found in Greek mythology. It is a realm of the afterlife reserved for Gods and heroes. Also known as the Elysian Fields, it exists in contrast to the realm of Hades, which represents the Underworld.


 * Director and screenwriter Neill Blomkamp is also known for directing and writing the 2009 science fiction film District 9, which also stars Sharlto Copley.


 * This is Neill Blomkamp's first film work as a producer.


 * So apparently, there's another guy named Neill, who also directed a science fiction movie that begins with the letter "E". Neill Fearnley directed Escape from Mars in 1999. To add further coincidence, actor Michael Shanks appeared in that film as well.

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