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James Morcan’s ANNO 2020, the novel some would prefer no-one ever reads and the feature film some would prefer no-one ever sees is now an audiobook, which no doubt some would prefer no-one ever hears!
Think you know what 2020 was all about? Think again…
Spanning 17 cities on four continents, ANNO 2020 is a global kaleidoscope of interconnected characters seeking redemption, answers and justice amidst the chaos of Anno MMXX (Year 2020).
The audiobook is available courtesy of Amazon’s Audible initiative. (Listening time: 4hrs. 43mins.) To listen to a sample, click on the audiobook’s Amazon page at: https://www.amazon.com/ITEM_NAME/dp/B0DJCGCYTR/
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For those who prefer the printed word, ANNO 2020 is available as a paperback via Harvard Book Store, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones UK & Europe bookstores, Amazon and via public libraries.
For those keen to view James Morcan’s movie adaptation, ANNO 2020, also directed by James, is screening now on YouTube. Free to view, it is suitable for family viewing. Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nr2h-AMV-c&t=344s
Writer-director James Morcan says, “In Anno 2020, we cover many subjects about the year 2020 that Hollywood productions would never be allowed to say.”
Think you know what 2020 is all about? Think again…
Here’s the trailer for this contentious movie.
ANNO 2020 is streaming free now on YouTube. To see what the film critics are saying about this contentious movie go to: https://www.youtube.com/@ANNO2020TheMovie …and feel free to subscribe!
Our thanks to the Florida-based team at the popular Movie Talks & Chill podcast for allowing writer/director James Morcan to discuss our new release mystery-drama ANNO 2020 – the contentious movie some would prefer no-one ever sees.
Meet the amazing team at Movie Talks & Chill podcast.
Spanning seventeen cities and five countries on four continents, ANNO 2020 is a global kaleidoscope of interconnected characters seeking redemption, answers and justice amidst the chaos of Anno MMXX (Year 2020).
This epic movie, filmed around the world during the Covid lockdowns of 2020-21, is suitable for family viewing and can be viewed free on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nr2h-AMV-c
A short YouTube video (3mins. 53.sec.) appropriately titled “The Journey So Far” includes highlights from interstate, red-carpet cinema premieres of the multi-award-winning, new release movie, ANNO 2020, in Australia.
The contentious mystery-drama helmed by writer-director James Morcan and produced by Gil Ben-Moshe, premiered recently on YouTube and other global streaming platforms.
Spanning seventeen cities and five countries on four continents, ANNO 2020 is a global kaleidoscope of interconnected characters seeking redemption, answers and justice amidst the chaos of Anno MMXX (Year 2020).
This epic movie, filmed around the world during the Covid lockdowns of 2020-21, is suitable for family viewing and can be viewed free on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nr2h-AMV-c
The early reviews for ANNO 2020 show that film critics are resonating with this epic, mystery-drama, which premiered on YouTube this week.
U.S. arts critic Grady Harp writes: “(Director) James Morcan has successfully transformed his novel ANNO 2020 into a visual exploration of that moment in history – the year 2020 – when Covid-19 disrupted our lives. Spanning multiple continents and cities, this lucid insight into how we all struggled to make sense of lock downs, wearing mask, confining our communication to cell phones, facetime, and streaming is brought to life through a sensitive interplay of characters of all types, searching for meaning, physical needs, and questions about life that suddenly became of paramount significance and importance. Not only is the film well written, acted, photographed and directed, but it also proves to be a viable memory stone for that challenging year.
Other film critics have this to say about ANNO 2020:
Anno 2020 is a cinematic time capsule born from an era of uncertainty, great sadness and sleepless nights. Directed by James Morcan, this experimental film (is) a true testament to the alternative indie genre at its most ambitious… Morcan’s direction is proven to be a great undertaking… The result is a haunting yet hopeful meditation on connection, isolation, resilience and spiritual awakening. –ZoranaT-1
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The film delves into the minds of several characters whose lives are turned upside down. Each character has a journey into self-awareness, owning up to the truth about their past and present. These poignant stories will stand the test of time, enlightening future generations about what the human spirit can endure in times of adversity. –MaryAnnBernal
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This is experimental filmmaking at its best. (Anno 2020) holds a mirror to what we all experienced as a global society faced with lockdowns, mandatory vaccinations, and conspiracy theories, and looks at the challenges of staying connected during that difficult time in our lives… It’s like watching my own experience of the pandemic through the eyes of the characters. –Ashsha_Kin
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This feature film certainly does justice to its tagline… “Think you know what 2020 was all about? Think again.” Anno 2020 peels back the covers to reveal the hidden agendas of those in power in the cataclysmic year that was 2020… Having lived through the lockdowns, mandates and myriad of other COVID-related stresses of that year, as we lucky ones have, Anno 2020 is a movie we can all relate to regardless of our beliefs and convictions. Regardless of age, too. It’s suitable for family viewing. Highly recommended! –CinematicEveryman
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ANNO 2020 is billed as a global kaleidoscope of interconnected characters seeking redemption, answers and justice amidst the chaos of Anno MMXX (Year 2020).
Here’s the YouTube link for any who want to view this movie, streaming now:
Think you know what 2020 was all about? Think again.
Following a successful film festival run and sellout interstate Australian cinema release in Australia, our epic mystery-drama Anno 2020, helmed by writer-director James Morcan, has its world streaming premiere on YouTube today September 13.
Here’s the link (below) for any who want to view or subscribe. Warning: this is the movie some would prefer no-one ever sees! Despite that, it is suitable for family viewing.
The movie film industry gatekeepers have tried to block.
IT’S THE MOVIE SOME WOULD PREFER NO-ONE EVER SEES!
ANNO 2020 streams on September 13 on YouTube and other platforms including Odysee, Daily Motion and Rumble.
Bravely produced by Gil Ben-Moshe, this Australian-produced mystery-drama was filmed, despite the odds, around the world during the Covid pandemic; it’s a global kaleidoscope of interconnected characters seeking redemption, answers and justice amidst the chaos of Anno MMXX (Year 2020).
For the film’s writer-director James Morcan, ANNO 2020 represents his directorial debut. James subscribes to the belief that art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable – and viewers would be advised to keep that in mind when they watch this epic movie.
Expectations build for ANNO 2020 the movie as the countdown toward its September 13 global streaming release continues.
Spanning 17 cities and five countries on four continents, this controversial mystery-drama is a global kaleidoscope of interconnected characters seeking redemption, forgiveness and answers amidst the chaos of Anno MMXX (Year 2020).
Saturday September 13 is D-Day for the controversial mystery-drama movie ANNO 2020. That’s when it screens on YouTube and other streaming platforms including Odysee, Daily Motion and Rumble. And that’s when movie-lovers get the chance to see why film industry gatekeepers have tried to block this feature film and why they and others might prefer no-one ever sees it.
YouTube premiere of ANNO 2020.
Shot around the world in 2020 despite the lockdowns, mandates and travel restrictions, ANNO 2020 contains underground knowledge regarding things that were suppressed or underreported in mainstream media. Things such as COVID-19 vaccine mandates, job losses, business failures, marriage breakdowns, side-effects of the lockdowns and separation from loved ones.
It’s a classic example of pure indie filmmaking in the truest sense; it’s also an example of brave filmmaking, undertaken against all odds at a time when few international feature films were being made; and it’s a credit to producer Gil Ben-Moshe, writer-director James Morcan and the entire cast & crew of ANNO 2020.
The mystery-drama ANNO 2020, soon to premiere on global streaming platforms, has been meticulously subtitled for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) as well as for numerous foreign language audiences. However, for this epic movie’s writer-director James Morcan, ANNO 2020 is not his first foray into catering for HoH viewers.
Subtitles and sign language also feature prominently in SILENT FEAR, a crime thriller which James and his father Lance co-wrote and adapted from their co-authored novel of the same name. It’s set in a London university for the Deaf where students are locked down during a deadly virus outbreak.
Both the SILENT FEAR novel and subsequent screenplay adaptation were written under the valued guidance of leading New Zealand Deaf filmmaker Brent Macpherson. Brent will serve as Co-producer and Deaf Consultant on that movie, which James is also directing.
In ‘Comments’ at the end of the book, Brent states: “The novel provides a valuable insight into the dynamics of the international Deaf community all in one setting. (i.e. a locked down London university for the Deaf). It highlights a wide range of Deaf cultural elements and behavioural characteristics unique to members of this community.”
More about SILENT FEAR and ANNO 2020 from Deaf filmmaker Brent Macpherson himself…
Meanwhile, the countdown continues for ANNO 2020’s streaming premiere now only days away…From September 13, this movie streams on YouTube, Odysee, Daily Motion and Rumble among other streaming platforms. Watch this space!
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