Synopsis:
Animated essay about global situation of our society living in neoliberalism which tends to constant need of growth and increases inequality. Film is pointing out problems most of the people face in their everyday life without noticing it, and encourages us for seeking brighter prospects for the future and break through.
- Director:
- Bety Suchanová
- Year:
- 2019
- Country:
- Czech Republic
- Running time:
- 4 min.
- Technique:
- Stop Motion Animation, Hand-drawn Animation, Other
- Original title:
- Sociální krychle
- Production type:
- Student
- Script writer:
- Bety Suchanová
- Music composer:
- Martin Polák
- Sound designer:
- Šimon Herrmann
- Editor:
- Bety Suchanová
- Production:
- FAMU – Academy of performing arts in Prague
- Audience:
- All audiences
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