The narrative centers on Keda's struggle to survive in a harsh, unforgiving landscape. While navigating his way back to his village, he encounters an injured wolf that has also been abandoned by its pack.
Praised by critics, the film’s visual style was captured by Martin Gschlacht, emphasizing vast, stunning prehistoric vistas.
Alpha was released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 13, 2018, featuring both the theatrical version and a director's cut. Critical and Commercial Reception
The film received generally favorable reviews, earning an 80% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes .
The film features a fictional proto-language, requiring the use of subtitles for all dialogue.
Directed by Albert Hughes; screenplay by Daniele Sebastian Wiedenhaupt.
Instead of killing the wolf, Keda chooses to nurse it back to health, eventually naming it "Alpha".
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