A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
July 21, 2022
Original Title:
西塔
Alternate Titles:
Black Cloud
西塔
黑云
Genres:
Animation | Science Fiction
Production Companies:
Eyebeam
VH Award
Production Countries:
South Korea | United Kingdom | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 12
This CGI animation follows a self-driving police car in a desolate landscape. In dialogue with a built-in therapist, they contemplate the meaning of freedom and lament their uselessness. As their conversation ensues, it becomes increasingly clear in what kind of world our protagonist is living. Theta is part of Lawrence Lek's Sinofuturist cinematic universe, in which he explores the psychological impact of technology on emerging forms of non-human life.
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CG Animator:
Ryan Vautier
Rob Heppell
CG Artist:
Lawrence Lek
Director:
Lawrence Lek
Editor:
Lawrence Lek
Music:
Kode9
Lawrence Lek
Writer:
Lawrence Lek
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