Tamagotchi (1994)
The circumstances surrounding the creation of the work Tamagotchi are not entirely clear. The electronic toy of the same name was released in 1996, but the author and other contemporaries place the film’s creation a few years earlier. The animated dog character in the film calls for the viewer to feed it. The inability to respond to the virtual pet’s needs reveals the nature of the emotions evoked in the viewer by this digital interaction.
Director: Tomáš Mašín
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 2 min
Release Date: November 1, 1994
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tamagotchi about?
- The circumstances surrounding the creation of the work Tamagotchi are not entirely clear. The electronic toy of the same name was released in 1996, but the author and other contemporaries place the film’s creation a few years earlier. The animated dog character in the film calls for the viewer to feed it. The inability to respond to the virtual pet’s needs reveals the nature of the emotions evoked in the viewer by this digital interaction.
- Who directed Tamagotchi?
- Tamagotchi was directed by Tomáš Mašín.
- How long is Tamagotchi?
- Tamagotchi has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
- What genre is Tamagotchi?
- Tamagotchi is a Documentary film.