Protozoa (1993)

Protozoa (1993) poster

Darren Aronofsky’s AFI short opens with angry slacker Dave sitting in a dreary, empty junkyard. Dave stares into space, sips beer, and beats the hell out of a cracked guitar. We quickly realize the emptiness of the dump parallels the emptiness of Dave’s life which consists of smoking weed, staring at television screens and watching school children. Dave’s friend Pete is shortly introduced, along with their friend, Ari, who despite calling her pals losers, doesn’t seem to accomplishing much herself. These three are going nowhere fast. They’re the amoebas of life… protozoa….

Director: Darren Aronofsky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Pollack
Cinematography: Matthew Libatique
Editing: John Wolfenden
Production: Protozoa Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall

Keywords

drug abuse, drug addiction, surrealism, los angeles, california, prostitution, drugs, mental retardation, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Protozoa about?
Darren Aronofsky’s AFI short opens with angry slacker Dave sitting in a dreary, empty junkyard. Dave stares into space, sips beer, and beats the hell out of a cracked guitar. We quickly realize the emptiness of the dump parallels the emptiness of Dave’s life which consists of smoking weed, staring at television screens and watching school children. Dave’s friend Pete is shortly introduced, along with their friend, Ari, who despite calling her pals losers, doesn’t seem to accomplishing much herself. These three are going nowhere fast. They’re the amoebas of life… protozoa….
Who directed Protozoa?
Protozoa was directed by Darren Aronofsky.
Who stars in Protozoa?
Protozoa stars Michael Bonitatis, Damon Whitaker, Lucy Liu, Ariel Zablozki, Lang Yun.
How long is Protozoa?
Protozoa has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Protozoa?
Protozoa is a Drama film.
Where was Protozoa produced?
Protozoa was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Protozoa?
The themes of Protozoa include: Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall.