About Dune

"Dune," directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a 2021 adaption of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel of the same name. The plot centers around Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born to a great destiny, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Making/Production

Denis Villeneuve directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth. "Dune" is a cinematic spectacle that took years of development, planning, and post-production.

Actors

• Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides – The young hero struggles with his destiny against a vast and stunningly visualized universe.
• Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica – She delivers a layered and powerful performance as the mother of Paul.
• Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides – He shines as the father of Paul, entrusted with the dangerous assignment of taking over the planet Arrakis.
• Zendaya as Chani – Though she appears predominantly in visions in the first part of the film, her presence is intriguing and impactful.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Dune" was initially supposed to be released in November 2020, but due to pandemic-related delays, it was pushed back to October 2021.
• An IMAX-exclusive teaser trailer for "Dune" debuted in August 2020 ahead of select screenings of Tenet.
• This is not the first screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's legendary novel. David Lynch directed a version back in 1984 and a miniseries aired on the Sci-Fi Channel in 2000.

Quotes

• "Fear is the mind-killer." - Paul Atreides
• "The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience." - Reverend Mother Mohiam
• "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer." - Paul Atreides

Music/Soundtrack

• This epic film’s music score was created by the legendary Hans Zimmer, whose other notable works include "The Dark Knight", "Inception" and "Interstellar".
• The soundtrack captures beautifully the tone of melancholy and unease that permeates the film. Key tracks include "Paul's Dream", "Arrival", and "Leaving Caladan".