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Fantastic Fungi · LeviOsa

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2019·NR

The magic beneath us

Documentary1h 20m

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100%

Tomatometer

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94%

Popcornmeter

7.2

TMDB

Storyline

A vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit— the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago, fungi makes the soil that supports life, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet, like an underground Internet. Through the eyes of renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, professor of forest ecology Suzanne Simard, best selling author Michael Pollan, food naturalist Eugenia Bone and others, we experience the power, beauty and complexity of the fungi kingdom.

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Fantastic Fungi, Official Film Trailer | Moving Art by Louie Schwartzberg

Details

DirectorLouie Schwartzberg

ReleasedAug 30, 2019

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$1.1M

Parental guideNRUS

Studios

Artemis Rising

Diamond DocsMoving Art

Cast

Brie Larson

Brie Larson

Narrator (voice)

Paul Stamets

Paul Stamets

Self

Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan

Self

Roland Griffiths

Roland Griffiths

Self

Andrew Weil

Andrew Weil

Self

Mary P. Cosmiano

Self

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

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Apple TV Store

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YouTube

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Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

7 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“As visually dazzling as it is thought-provoking, Fantastic Fungi sets out to make audiences see mushrooms differently -- and brilliantly succeeds.”

100% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

B

Brad Newsome

RTSydney Morning HeraldSep 2, 2021

The biology is fascinating, but Schwartzberg's experts and enthusiasts are positively evangelical when it comes to the potential of fungi in medicine, pest-control, oil spill clean-ups and, of course, psychedelic experiences. It's all quite a trip.

A

Andrew Pulver

RTGuardianNov 6, 2020

The liberal use of speeded-up footage of growth and decay is unfailingly spectacular, while Stamets and fellow interviewees have a gift for a memorable turn of phrase.

B

Bilge Ebiri

RTSpirituality & HealthMar 20, 2020

Louie Schwartzberg's documentary is a dreamy, informative, and hopeful dive into the world of mushrooms and fungi

E

Edward Porter

RTSunday Times (UK)Nov 9, 2020

It may be a fairly simple specimen as far as documentaries go, but this tribute to mushrooms and mould soon grew on me.

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Information

Title

Fantastic Fungi

Released

Aug 30, 2019

Rated

NR

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 20m

Status

Released

Studios

Artemis Rising, Diamond Docs

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