New York Times Op-Docs Acquires ‘The Revolution Against Death,’ Oscar Nominee Joshua Oppenheimer’s Film On Quest For Immortality
The New York Times’ Op-Docs has acquired *The Revolution Against Death*, a short documentary by two-time Oscar nominee Joshua Oppenheimer. The film will be co-released worldwide with MUBI in early December, bringing Oppenheimer’s personal exploration of the pursuit of immortality to a wider audience.
Set at an annual longevity conference called the Revolution Against Aging and Death Festival, the film examines fears around illness, ageing and dying, as well as the desire to overcome death. It premiered at Tampere Film Festival and screened at Telluride; upcoming screenings include the Chicago International Film Festival and IDFA in Amsterdam. It is one of eight films on Op-Docs’ 2026 awards-contender slate, and the series has received seven Oscar nominations.
- Op-Docs acquired Oppenheimer’s short film about the quest for immortality.
- The film is set at an annual longevity conference.
- It will be released globally with MUBI in early December.
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Longevity refers to living for a long time, and some researchers and technology advocates are exploring ways to slow ageing or extend human life. Their work draws attention as people consider how longer lives might affect health, society and the limits of medical science.
The film is set at a festival where people discuss efforts to overcome ageing and death. It follows director Joshua Oppenheimer’s personal exploration of the hopes and fears behind that pursuit, including concerns about illness and dying. The New York Times’ Op-Docs is its short documentary series, and MUBI is a film streaming service.