About Alpha

"Alpha" is a 2018 American prehistoric adventure film directed by Albert Hughes and produced by Hughes, Andrew Rona, and Jessica Levin. Set in Europe during the last Ice Age, it tells a fascinating and gripping tale of a young man's struggle for survival. The plot revolves around Keda, who gets separated from his tribe during a buffalo hunt. He finds a similar soul in a lone wolf, Alpha, abandoned by its pack and the two form an unlikely connection and bond together to stay alive on their thrilling journey through an unforgiving landscape.

Making / Production

"Alpha" was primarily shot in Canada and Iceland, capturing the raw, primitive scenery of our ancestors' time in breathtaking clarity. Albert Hughes directed the film, with Dan Wiedenhaupt supplying the screenplay. The film artfully captures the stark beauty of nature alongside the brutal conditions that early humans endured.

Actors

• Kodi Smit-McPhee: He played the role of Keda, a young hunter who becomes separated from his tribe. With a nuanced performance, Smit-McPhee convincingly portrays the strength and perseverance of his character.
• Johannes Haukur Johannesson: He played the role of Tau, Keda's father, who is the tribe's chief. Johannesson's intensely emotional performance brings depth to his character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was initially titled "The Solutrean", a reference to the Upper Paleolithic culture used as the historical timeframe.
• The language spoken in the movie is a constructed language (conlang) but bears similarities with the proto-Indo-European language.
• Alpha, the wolf that befriends Keda, was played by a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog in the movie.

Quotes

• "Life is for the strong. It is earned, not given."
• "You are Alpha, and I am yours."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Joseph S. DeBeasi and Michael Stearns.
• Notable tracks include "You Are My Son", "Time To Go Home" and "Alpha's Story."