Whatman

Whatman poster

The film tells the story of a very important social problem: civic engagement. It is not tied to any particular political system or period. There is a stylized, anonymous, universal character living in an unspecified space. Everything is made of paper using the origami technique. The character does not want to solve the problems of the world around him, he thinks that he would lose his peace. But as a result, with this hidden from the news of the world, he gradually begins to sacrifice not only his property, his space, but also his freedom.

Director: Nika Zinoveva
Runtime: 7 min

Screenplay

Music: Martin Vlček
Editing: Nika Zinoveva, Pavel Aleksashin
Production: MAUR film, Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně
Original Language: en

Trailer

Whatman Trailer
More Films by Director: Nika Zinoveva

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whatman about?
The film tells the story of a very important social problem: civic engagement. It is not tied to any particular political system or period. There is a stylized, anonymous, universal character living in an unspecified space. Everything is made of paper using the origami technique. The character does not want to solve the problems of the world around him, he thinks that he would lose his peace. But as a result, with this hidden from the news of the world, he gradually begins to sacrifice not only his property, his space, but also his freedom.
Who directed Whatman?
Whatman was directed by Nika Zinoveva.
How long is Whatman?
Whatman has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).