100 Years: A Movie for the Future

In 2015, director Robert Rodriguez and actor John Malkovich created something truly unique: a film called 100 Years that is not meant to be watched by anyone alive today. Scheduled to premiere on November 18, 2115—exactly one century after it was made—the film is a bold artistic statement about time, legacy, and the future. It challenges the way we think about storytelling and who stories are made for.


The film was created in partnership with Louis XIII Cognac, a brand known for its century-long aging process. Fittingly, the movie is stored in a secure, high-tech vault that will only open in 2115. Only 1,000 metal tickets were produced, intended to be passed down from generation to generation like family treasures. This concept makes 100 Years feel more like a legacy than a typical film release.


What makes 100 Years even more intriguing is that nothing about the film has been revealed—no trailer, no synopsis, no behind-the-scenes footage. It remains one of the greatest mysteries in cinema. This total secrecy turns the film into a symbol of trust and imagination, inviting future generations to discover something untouched by present-day opinions or trends.


100 Years is more than just a movie—it’s a message to the future. It reminds us that art can be timeless, and that sometimes, we create not for ourselves, but for those who come after us. In a world obsessed with instant access and constant updates, this film stands as a quiet, powerful gesture: a gift to people not yet born, and a promise that some stories are worth waiting a lifetime for.