Statements (352)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_Road_(film)
gptkb:audiobook gptkb:film gptkb:film_adaptation gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:stage_play gptkb:The_Road_(video_game) |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:2009
|
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:antagonist |
the environment
|
| gptkbp:audiobook_length |
8 hours and 30 minutes
|
| gptkbp:audiobook_publisher |
gptkb:Random_House_Audio
|
| gptkbp:audiobook_release_year |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Cormac_Mc_Carthy
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize
|
| gptkbp:based_on |
The Road (novel) by Cormac Mc Carthy
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
$25 million
$27 million $19 million 27 million USD 25 million USD |
| gptkbp:budget |
$25 million
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:the_child
gptkb:the_old_man the woman the survivor the thief the wife |
| gptkbp:character_development |
minimalist
the boy the boy matures the man the man evolves the Boy's growth the Boy's innocence the Man's growth the Man's journey the boy grows stronger the man becomes more protective the Boy grows morally the Man struggles with morality |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
father and son
the Boy represents hope the Man protects the Boy |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
the boy is compassionate
the boy is innocent the man is protective the man is resourceful |
| gptkbp:character_voice |
gptkb:Tom_Stechschulte
|
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
intense
the boy is innocent the man is protective sparse the Boy's innocence the father is protective the father struggles with morality the son is innocent the son represents hope the Boy's compassion the Man's moral dilemmas the Man's protective nature the boy is hopeful the man is flawed the Boy is innocent the Man is a survivor |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Joaquin_Baca-Asay
gptkb:Joaquin_Phoenix |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Joaquín_Baca-Asay
|
| gptkbp:climactic_event |
the encounter with cannibals
the struggle for food |
| gptkbp:conflict |
man vs. man
man vs. nature man vs. society man vs. self |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
explores existential themes
depicts human resilience |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
widely acclaimed |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
adaptations in various media adapted into stage plays discussions on humanity influenced other works inspired academic studies inspired adaptations inspired art inspired literary analysis inspired music inspired video games inspired academic analysis inspired adaptations in theater inspired discussions on morality discussed in academia discussed in academic studies influenced other media inspired music albums discussed in literary circles influenced films reflected societal fears featured in literary criticism inspired discussions on survival examined human nature explored the theme of redemption explored themes of love and loss addressed themes of despair analyzed the concept of hope analyzed the relationship between man and nature depicted the search for meaning in a chaotic world depicted the struggle against hopelessness depicted the struggle for existence discussed the role of violence in society examined the impact of trauma explored the idea of legacy highlighted the importance of companionship highlighted the importance of memory portrayed the bond between parent and child portrayed the struggle for identity reflected on civilization's fragility reflected on the nature of evil showcased the human spirit examined the concept of morality in extreme situations |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
American literature
post-apocalyptic genre human condition survival stories fatherhood references to classic literature references to modern society |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
examines morality
explores human condition depicts love in adversity |
| gptkbp:directed |
gptkb:John_Hillcoat
|
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:John_Hillcoat
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:John_Hillcoat
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Jill_Bilcock
|
| gptkbp:ended |
ambiguous
open to interpretation open-ended |
| gptkbp:features_song |
gptkb:Nick_Cave
gptkb:Warren_Ellis |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Charlize_Theron
gptkb:Kodi_Smit-Mc_Phee gptkb:Viggo_Mortensen |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
Nominated for several awards |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Jill_Bilcock
|
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:R
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_Passenger
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Nick_Cave_and_Warren_Ellis
gptkb:adventure gptkb:drama gptkb:thriller post-apocalyptic fiction Post-apocalyptic |
| gptkbp:graphic_novel_author |
gptkb:Cormac_Mc_Carthy
|
| gptkbp:graphics |
gptkb:Cormac_Mc_Carthy
gptkb:Marilynne_Robinson Knopf |
| gptkbp:has_soundtrack |
The Road (Soundtrack) by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Road
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| gptkbp:influenced |
post-apocalyptic genre
literature and film |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Gothic_literature
gptkb:Heart_of_Darkness gptkb:The_Grapes_of_Wrath gptkb:art gptkb:film gptkb:literature gptkb:The_Road_(film_adaptation) American literature post-apocalyptic genre post-apocalyptic literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:personal_loss
Mc Carthy's own experiences Cormac Mc Carthy's own experiences the state of the world philosophical questions about humanity Cormac Mc Carthy's experiences |
| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
widely praised
|
| gptkbp:is_distributed_by |
gptkb:Dimension_Films
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-307-26543-2
978-0-307-26316-2 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:metaphor
foreshadowing imagery symbolism allusion symbolism of color |
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
modern classic
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
the boy
the man the Boy the Man the father the son |
| gptkbp:mood |
bleak
despair hope somber tense desolate |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:death
gptkb:light darkness despair hope love cannibalism desolation ash the color gray survivalism |
| gptkbp:music_genre |
gptkb:film_score
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
first-person perspective
limited limited omniscient linear third-person limited |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
flashbacks
foreshadowing imagery minimalist stream of consciousness symbolism third-person third-person limited repetition vivid imagery dialogue-less passages |
| gptkbp:page_count |
287
|
| gptkbp:performers |
42:00
|
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Nick_Wechsler
gptkb:Robert_Greenhut gptkb:Steve_Schwartz |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Dimension_Films
|
| gptkbp:protagonist |
the man
the Boy the Man |
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Alfred_A._Knopf
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
Knopf
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
emotional
challenging critically acclaimed emotional impact emotional response thought-provoking evokes strong emotions polarizing opinions challenges perceptions of morality elicits empathy for characters provokes thought on humanity |
| gptkbp:release_date |
November 25, 2009
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2009
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:2008
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:2009
|
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Joe_Penhall
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Joe_Penhall
|
| gptkbp:setting |
a dystopian future
a post-apocalyptic world post-apocalyptic America bleak and desolate post-apocalyptic landscape |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:Milan_Records
November 24, 2009 |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Charlize_Theron
gptkb:Kodi_Smit-Mc_Phee gptkb:Viggo_Mortensen |
| gptkbp:style |
bleak
lyrical lyrical prose minimalist dark sparse minimalist prose |
| gptkbp:symbol |
the fire
the road the cart |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Fire
gptkb:food the fire the journey the road the Road the color gray the ash the cart |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:survival
father-son relationship |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:survival gptkb:nihilism despair father-son relationship hope morality the meaning of life the nature of humanity the concept of hope |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Joe_Penhall
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Cormac_Mc_Carthy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ai_Weiwei
gptkb:Angela_Carter gptkb:Berlin_International_Film_Festival gptkb:Chatto_&_Windus gptkb:Cormac_Mc_Carthy gptkb:Emmylou_Harris gptkb:Farrar,_Straus_and_Giroux gptkb:Federico_Fellini gptkb:Hodder_&_Stoughton gptkb:Jack_London gptkb:Jackson_Browne gptkb:Kids'_Choice_Awards gptkb:Random_House gptkb:Saturn_Awards gptkb:The_Kinks gptkb:The_Last_of_Us gptkb:The_Oh_Hellos gptkb:The_Walking_Dead gptkb:Thomas_Newman gptkb:Tigran_Hamasyan gptkb:Wole_Soyinka gptkb:Charles_Theron gptkb:The_Invisible_Man:_The_Last_Man_on_Earth gptkb:Julian_Opie gptkb:Berlinale gptkb:David_Gordon gptkb:Simon_&_Schuster gptkb:Focus_Features gptkb:The_Last_Days gptkb:Alfred_A._Knopf gptkb:John_Denver gptkb:The_Last_of_Us_Part_II gptkb:Vasily_Grossman gptkb:Chris_Cornell gptkb:Molly_Parker gptkb:Guy_Pearce gptkb:Jóhann_Jóhannsson gptkb:The_Book_of_Eli gptkb:The_Cardigans gptkb:Zamyatin gptkb:August_Theron gptkb:Jackson_Theron gptkb:Oprah's_Book_Club gptkb:George_Guidall gptkb:Beware_the_Book_of_Eli |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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