To Be (1990)
Overview
Blending fantasy and reality, this animated short is a bold inquiry into an as yet unresolved problem - the nature of human identity. When a scientist creates a machine that can make copies of physical objects, including humans, a number of ethical questions arise. Is the technique moral? What of its safety? A film by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Weldon (who also wrote the catchy banjo tune that punctuates the story's changing moods).
Where to watch To Be
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | NFB | — | — |
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What is To Be about?
Blending fantasy and reality, this animated short is a bold inquiry into an as yet unresolved problem - the nature of human identity. When a scientist creates a machine that can make copies of physical objects, including humans, a number of ethical questions arise. Is the technique moral? What of its safety? A film by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Weldon (who also wrote the catchy banjo tune that punctuates the story's changing moods). To Be is a Science Fiction, Animation, Comedy movie, released on 1990-01-01, runtime 10 minutes.
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Directed by
John Weldon
Cast
- Kim Handysides as Woman / Narrator / Singer (voice)
- Howard Ryshpan as Scientist (voice)
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