The Nightwatchman (1993)
After 350,000,000 years, the insects get their lucky break
A nightwatchman who works at a pesticide plant manipulates chemicals (of which he treats a strange garden of marrow-like vines in his apartment) , causing evolution to accelerate, in this short illustrating the harmful effects of human interference with nature.
Director: Joe Wylie, John Robertson
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Comedy
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 1, 1993
Screenplay
Editing: Peter Evans
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, No Language
Original Language: xx
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
night watchman, dystopia, oddball, new zealand, dark comedy, surreal, adult animation, genetic engineering, monster movie, trippy, another world, strange, cel animation, short film, insects
More Films by Director: Joe Wylie, John Robertson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nightwatchman about?
- A nightwatchman who works at a pesticide plant manipulates chemicals (of which he treats a strange garden of marrow-like vines in his apartment) , causing evolution to accelerate, in this short illustrating the harmful effects of human interference with nature.
- Who directed The Nightwatchman?
- The Nightwatchman was directed by Joe Wylie, John Robertson.
- How long is The Nightwatchman?
- The Nightwatchman has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Nightwatchman?
- The Nightwatchman is a Animation, Science Fiction, Comedy film.
- Where was The Nightwatchman produced?
- The Nightwatchman was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of The Nightwatchman?
- The themes of The Nightwatchman include: Visions of Future and Technology, Dark Comedy and Irony.