It’s a Mad Max World

About It’s a Mad Max World

Emerging from the depths of the film industry, the Mad Max saga became an instant cult classic after the release of the first film in 1979. These five critically acclaimed films have continued to captivate audiences.

It’s a Mad Max World (2025) is a documentary film directed by Julien Dupuy. It runs 53 minutes and was released in June 2025.

Its themes are making of, disaster movie, documentary filmmaking, and origin story.

Barbara Kelsch appears as Narrator (voice), Mel Gibson as Self (archive footage), Tom Hardy as Self (archive footage), and Chris Hemsworth as Self (archive footage). The screenplay is by Julien Dupuy. It was produced by ARTE France Cinéma, Serendipity Productions, and YUZU Productions.

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