To Be (1990)
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).
Director: John Weldon
Genre: Science Fiction, Animation, Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Cast
- Kim Handysides - Woman / Narrator / Singer (voice)
- Howard Ryshpan - Scientist (voice)
Screenplay
Music: John Weldon
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: John Weldon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is To Be about?
- 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).
- Who directed To Be?
- To Be was directed by John Weldon.
- Who stars in To Be?
- To Be stars Kim Handysides, Howard Ryshpan.
- How long is To Be?
- To Be has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is To Be?
- To Be is a Science Fiction, Animation, Comedy film.
- Where was To Be produced?
- To Be was produced in Canada.