12 Monkeys

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12 Monkeys is a 1995 science fiction thriller film directed by Terry Gilliam. The movie follows James Cole, a prisoner from 2035, who is sent back in time to gather information about a deadly virus that nearly wiped out humanity. Cole's missions take him to the 1990s, where he encounters various characters, including Dr. Kathryn Railly and Jeffrey Goines, the founder of the Army of the 12 Monkeys. As Cole navigates through time, he becomes increasingly disoriented and begins to question his own sanity. The film explores themes of determinism and free will, presenting a fixed timeline where events are predetermined. Despite attempts to alter the past, the characters find that their actions are part of a predestined course of events. The movie features a complex narrative structure, with multiple time jumps and a cyclical storyline that culminates in a tragic confrontation at an airport. 12 Monkeys is known for its thought-provoking themes and its use of time travel to explore the nature of fate and human destiny.