In "1899," a group of immigrants from various backgrounds traveled from Europe to New York in search of better opportunities. The journey to the promised land, once simple, had become a terrifying nightmare of unfathomable proportions.
The makers of the German science fiction thriller Dark have returned with another spellbinding, fright-filled series. The second Netflix project from Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, "1899," looks to be just as captivating as the first. This project follows a slightly different course, one that leans more toward mystery and less heavily incorporates time travel, even though it is consistent with their stylistic penchant for serving up dread and thrill in equal measure.
The series "1899" features multiple European languages spoken, making it a truly international program eager to portray the linguistic diversity of Europe. It is a fitting montage of European culture, ranging from Polish to French, Spanish, and German.
The most advanced technology was used to create the ambitious project's visual effects. The motion graphics enable advanced in-camera edits, and a video game engine is used to create virtual sets.
What is the plot synopsis of "1899"?
The story follows a group of immigrants from Europe as they make their way to New York. Diverse European nationalities make up the passengers, who are brought together by their desire to start over on a new continent.
They anticipate a trouble-free journey and are upbeat about the start of a new century when they come across another migrant ship that has been missing for months while drifting aimlessly at sea. A fascinating web of secrets is revealed as a result of this encounter, some of which are specific to the travelers.
Unidentified traveler Maura Franklin is at the center (Emily Beecham). The fact that these travelers are from all over Europe (Poland, France, Germany, Spain, and England) complicates the chaos. Because of the cultural clash, some people find it difficult to communicate clearly.
The official Netflix synopsis is as follows: "The original series revolves around a migrant steamship heading west to leave the old continent from London to New York. The passengers, a mixed bag of European origins, are united by their hopes and dreams for the new century and their future abroad. When they discover another migrant ship adrift on the open sea, their journey takes an unexpected turn. What they find on board will turn their passage to the promised land into a horrifying nightmare."
Who are the makers of "1899"?
Netflix and the German directing duo Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar agreed to a five-year initial production agreement in 2018. The science fiction thriller TV series Dark, which aired for three seasons from 2017 to 2020, was the first outcome of that partnership. "1899" was a result of that earlier arrangement.
Dark Ways, a production company with a base in Berlin and owned by Friese and Odar, is in charge of making the movie. Film technology companies Arri, Faber, and Framestore were involved in the virtual production stage.
Volume, Europe's largest virtual production site, is owned by Dark Bay, a business under the direction of directors Friese and Odar, where "1899" was filmed. Volume is a cutting-edge virtual production facility. This is the first project that will receive all 10 million euros of funding from the German Motion Picture Fund through the Brandenburg Investment Bank.
Despite the fact that “1899” has been in the works since 2018, filming didn't start until May 3, 2021, after being delayed by three months. The series' final episode was filmed in November 2022.
What is the cast of "1899"?
An international ensemble cast was present in "1899." Maura Franklin will be portrayed by Emily Beecham. She is best known for her performance in the play “Little Joe” as Alice Woodard. “The Pursuit of Love,” “Hail Caesar!” and “Cruella” are some of her other motion pictures. Andreas Pietschmann, who portrayed the adult Jonas, will be recognized by “Dark” fans. This time, he would play the role of Eyk Larsen in "1899."
Aneurin Barnard, a Welsh actor best known for his roles as Gibson in Dunkirk and Davey in Hunky Dory, will also appear in the series. The cast members include Lucas Lynggaard Tnnesen from "The Rain" and Miguel Bernardeau from "Elite."
Other European actors include the Belgian actor Jonas Bloquet, the French actress Mathilde Ollivier, the English actress Rosalie Craig, the Polish actor Maciej Musial, and the Spanish actor Miguel Bernardeau.
There are also actors like Gabby Wong, Fflyn Edwards, Yann Gael, José Pimento, Martin Greis-Rosenthal, Anton Lesser, Maria Erwolter, and Isabella Wei in the cast. These actors will converse in their mother tongues.
FAQs
Q. What is "1899" about?
A. A group of immigrants traveling from London to New York, finds a ship adrift and that's when things go south, in the year "1899".
Q. Who are the makers of "1899"?
A. The creators of "1899" are German filmmakers Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar, who also created the infamous Netflix series "Dark."
Q. How long are the episodes of "1899"?
A. The series has eight episodes, each lasting 60 minutes, and the pilot episode is titled "The Ship."
