

To Be
1990-01-01 · 10 min · ★ 7.8
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).
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- Directors
- John Weldon
- Production companies
- ONF | NFB
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
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Kim HandysidesWoman / Narrator / Singer (voice)
Howard RyshpanScientist (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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