Smoker of the Future (1985)
This anti-smoking public information film has the kind of stylistic sheen often associated with 1980s British advertising, with its sci-fi setting, filtered smoke and gloomy aesthetics clearly inspired by the works of Ridley Scott (although it’s directed by his contemporary, Barry Myers). It imagines a genetically advanced future humanoid who’s evolved to be a ‘natural born smoker’ – complete with enlarged nostrils and tapping finger - before reminding us that no such creature yet exists. While we expect smoking adverts to be disturbing, the titular character is disquieting in a refreshingly unusual sense.
Director: Barry Myers
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date: January 1, 1985
Production: Spots Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
human evolution, dystopia, dark future, future noir, short film, public information film
More Films by Director: Barry Myers
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smoker of the Future about?
- This anti-smoking public information film has the kind of stylistic sheen often associated with 1980s British advertising, with its sci-fi setting, filtered smoke and gloomy aesthetics clearly inspired by the works of Ridley Scott (although it’s directed by his contemporary, Barry Myers). It imagines a genetically advanced future humanoid who’s evolved to be a ‘natural born smoker’ – complete with enlarged nostrils and tapping finger - before reminding us that no such creature yet exists. While we expect smoking adverts to be disturbing, the titular character is disquieting in a refreshingly unusual sense.
- Who directed Smoker of the Future?
- Smoker of the Future was directed by Barry Myers.
- How long is Smoker of the Future?
- Smoker of the Future has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
- What genre is Smoker of the Future?
- Smoker of the Future is a Science Fiction, Horror film.
- Where was Smoker of the Future produced?
- Smoker of the Future was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Smoker of the Future?
- The themes of Smoker of the Future include: Visions of Future and Technology.