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George Clooney and Sandra Bullock in spacesuits listen to director Alfonso Cuaron, who gestures with his hands, on the set of the film Gravity.
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Gravity

film by Cuarón [2013]
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George Clooney and Sandra Bullock in spacesuits listen to director Alfonso Cuaron, who gestures with his hands, on the set of the film Gravity.
filming of Gravity (From left) George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, and Alfonso Cuarón on the set of Gravity (2013).

The film Gravity, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, is a 2013 science fiction thriller. It follows two astronauts, played by George Clooney and Sandra Bullock, who become stranded in space after their shuttle is destroyed. The movie is renowned for its visually stunning depiction of space and its gripping narrative.1

Gravity received widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Director for Alfonso Cuarón. The film was also nominated for Best Picture and won Oscars for cinematography and film editing, among others.21

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