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The Imperialists Are Still Alive! (2011): Ratings & Box Office

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The Imperialists Are Still Alive! is a 2011 drama directed by Zeina Durra. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $5,874 worldwide. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
worldwide gross
$5.9K
Metascore
63
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The Imperialists Are Still Alive! (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Zeina Durra
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Imperialists Are Still Alive! About?

The premise of The Imperialists Are Still Alive! without spoilers.

In post-9/11 Manhattan, visual artist Asya finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue when her childhood friend Faisal mysteriously disappears. She develops a romantic relationship with Javier, a charismatic Mexican PhD student, but as their connection deepens, Asya becomes increasingly consumed by conspiracy theories. Her investigation into Faisal's disappearance and her evolving relationship with Javier expose a complex interplay of love, identity, and broader social commentary within a vibrant cultural landscape.

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! Themes & Keywords

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The Director of The Imperialists Are Still Alive!

Directed by Zeina Durra.

From the director

More from Zeina Durra

One more film directed by Zeina Durra: Luxor.

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Ratings

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Imperialists Are Still Alive! 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

Box office

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! Box Office

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! grossed $5,874 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.9K

US & Canada
$5.9K
Details

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Империалистите са още живи!” and “임페리얼리스츠 아 스틸 얼라이브!”.

Also known as
  • Империалистите са още живи!
  • 임페리얼리스츠 아 스틸 얼라이브!

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FAQ

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Imperialists Are Still Alive!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Imperialists Are Still Alive!?

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Imperialists Are Still Alive! released?

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! was released on April 22, 2011.

Who directed The Imperialists Are Still Alive!?

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! was directed by Zeina Durra.

More films by Zeina Durra

How much did The Imperialists Are Still Alive! make at the box office?

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! grossed $5,874 worldwide.

How is The Imperialists Are Still Alive! rated?

The Imperialists Are Still Alive! has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 45% on TMDB.

Does The Imperialists Are Still Alive! have a post-credit scene?

No. The Imperialists Are Still Alive! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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