All the Lost Ones” is a 2024 Canadian science fiction thriller directed by Mackenzie Donaldson. The film delves into a dystopian future where climate change-induced government measures ignite a civil war, focusing on the survival struggles of its central characters.
Synopsis
Set in a world of the not too distant future, the story revolves around Nia, her sister Penny and Penny’s valiant boyfriend Ethan who find a way to survive the harsh climatic changes which resulted in the civil war. In a place where they seek solace and remains undisturbed, their nose peace is cut short by a militia leader named Conrad and those who follow him, culminating in a brutal confrontation that challenges their patients and integrity.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Mackenzie Donaldson
- Writers: Anthony Grant, Cheryl Meyer
- Cast:
- Jasmine Mathews as Nia
- Vinessa Antoine as Penny
- Douglas Smith as Ethan
- Devon Sawa as Conrad
- Steven Ogg as Mikael
- Sheila McCarthy as Dawn
- Lochlyn Munro as Hank
IMDb Ratings
As of December 2024, “All the Lost Ones” holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10, based on 17 user reviews.
Awards & Wins
The film premiered at the 2024 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival and has garnered critical attention, earning 6 wins and 7 nominations in various film festivals.
Personal Insights
With ‘All the Lost Ones’ we are treated to an insightful analysis of human resilience in the face of disintegration of society as we know it. The distance creates the tension, the profundity of characterization and the nature of relations becomes more intense and interesting. I was particularly impressed with Jasmine Mathews as Nia, who was talented and strong yet fragile at times. What’s more, the depiction of climate change the motion picture tackles as a reason for wars strikes me as quite timely, given the condition of our environment and politics today.
Cultural Significance
This film fits in the expanding category of cli-fi which expresses general despair about the environmental depletion and government actions. By representing a civil war as a consequence of climate change policies, it questions the kinds of wars acceptable within a democratic society, in this case the war between peoples’ freedoms and the powers of the State. The Canadian film industry is further represented in this movie as a production which is directed by Mackenzie Donaldson who adds originality into the sci-fi thriller genre.