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The Old New World

9.019771h 44mMovieDocumentary

Die alte neue Welt (The Old New World) (1977) is an East German documentary directed by Annelie and Andrew Thorndike. The film explores the evolution of human history over millions of years, tracing the development of societal formations…

DirectorsAndrew Thorndike·Annelie Thorndike
ProducerHans-Joachim Funk

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Cast · Directed by Andrew Thorndike

JHJürgen Hentsch
Jürgen Hentsch
Self - Narrator
JP
John Pett
Self - Narrator (English)

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The Old New World hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 17, 1977. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.