The story of the making of Soylent Green, a masterpiece of social science fiction, released in 1973. Directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Charlton Heston and Edward G. Robinson, it deals not with an exogenous threat, such as an extraterrestrial attack, but with the dire consequences of an irreversible environmental catastrophe for which mankind alone is responsible.
Direction
Klotz unpacks Fleischer's vision with surgical precision.
Production
Rare archival footage of 1973's most pessimistic shoot.
Director
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Edward G. Robinson died just twelve days after filming his death scene; he never saw the finished film.
Soylent Green's 'Tuesday is Soylent Green Day' marketing campaign accidentally predicted modern subscription meal kits.
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