Animation, in which a tiny figure struggling in a gigantic electro-mechanical world challenges the viewer to think about how one can live, work and fit into, and find satisfaction in a large technological society. No commentary, music soundtrack only.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
013720
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Automation - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)