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Knowing (Original title)Prédictions (Alternative title)
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 25 March 2009 (Release)

Countries: Australia, USA, United Kingdom

Directed by: Alex Proyas

Synopsis: Science Fiction. A time capsule unearthed in a schoolyard contains several predictions of accidents and disasters, some of which have already happened. A teacher tries to prevent further catastrophes based on the information in the capsule.

Genres:
Science Fiction, Thriller
Releases
Date: 20 March 2009Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound)Runtime: 121 mins Dialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (14)
In: Screen International n1718 29 Jan 2010  Page: 5
Title: News: Screen Australia grants Knowing local statusAuthor: GEORGE, Sandy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports on the change of decision by government agency Screen Australia, in classing Alex Proyas's film KNOWING as an Australian film. The change means that Proyas can now claim for the 40% producer offset.

In: Empire n242 August 2009  Page: 135
Title: At home/DVD new: KnowingAuthor: DE SEMLYEN, Phil Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v409 n3 20 Mar 2009  Page: 8
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HONEYCUTT, Kirk Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Fangoria n281 March 2009  Pages: 30-33,81
Title: Knowing Me, Knowing YouAuthor: HELMS, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Alex Proyas and other crew members talk about making KNOWING.

In: Screen International n1684 27 Mar 2009  Page: 18
Title: Reviews: KnowingAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Deathray n20 Aug/Sep 2009  Page: 128
Title: DarkStars: DVDAuthor: BICKHAM, Jes Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v90 n4 April 2009  Pages: 44-48,50,52-53
Title: Sum of all fearsAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Simon Duggan discusses the technical and creative processes behind the filming of thriller KNOWING.

In: Positif n579 May 2009  Page: 42
Title: Actualité: De A à Z notes sur les filmsAuthor: VALENS, Grégory Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Empire n240 June 2009  Page: 245
Title: At home/Soundtracks: KnowingAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n240 June 2009  Page: 87
Title: In cinemas: KnowingAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Creative Screenwriting v16 n2 Mar/Apr 2009  Page: 71
Title: KnowingAuthor: CLINES, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on KNOWING, with comments from writers Ryne Pearson, Stiles White and Juliet Snowden.

In: Variety 23 Mar 2009  Page: 21
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v404 n8 28 Mar 2008  Page: 24
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n232 October 2008  Pages: 26-27
Title: News etc.: We're experiencing slight turbulenceArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the plot similarities between Alex Proyas' KNOWING and Rodrigo Garcia's PASSENGERS, science-fiction thrillers focussing on major disasters and plane crashes.