The Fall
2006

The Fall

★ 7.8 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Tarsem Singh
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Synopsis

In 'The Fall' (2006), a stuntman in a hospital tells a young girl a fantastical series of stories over several days. The stories, filled with heroes, mythic creatures and great adventures, interweave with the reality of their circumstances.

Did You Know?
  • The movie was filmed in 28 countries over a period of four years.
  • Director Tarsem Singh financed the movie himself.
  • Lee Pace actually stayed in character, pretending to be paralyzed.
  • The film has no special effects; all scenes are real locations.
  • Roy's stories are inspired by epic films like El Cid, Alexander Nevsky.
Iconic Quotes
  • Did I ever tell you the story about the time I almost died?
  • Everything you want to happen, will happen, if you decide to push on.
  • Close your eyes. Remember that you are a great bandit.
  • Everybody needs a reason to wake up in the morning.
  • Epic tales need epic settings.
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

Despite its poor box office performance, this visually stunning film has gained a cult following for its imaginative storytelling and beautiful cinematography.