Denis Villeneuve directed "Arrival," a new science fiction film for which Johan Johansson composed the score for the third time.
The story centers on linguist Louise Banks, played by Amy Adams, who is tasked by government agencies with deciphering the language of extraterrestrial visitors. Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker star alongside her in significant roles. The three work closely together, with the soundtrack significantly supporting the film's visual style. Twelve mysterious, gigantic spaceships appear around the world, hovering over various locations. The close collaboration between Villeneuve and Johansson is evident in the fact that the music is composed during or even before filming, thus intensifying their artistic connection.