The Cave (1973)

The Cave (1973) poster

Carried by a rich narration from Orson Welles, this rarely seen 1973 animated adaptation of Plato’s 'allegory of the cave' populates the tale with haunting human figures, bringing retro-surreal life to the parable.

Director: Sam Weiss
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 9 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Larry Wolff
Production: Churchill Films, Counterpoint Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

philosophy, cartoon, plato

More Films by Director: Sam Weiss
More Films in Genre: Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cave about?
Carried by a rich narration from Orson Welles, this rarely seen 1973 animated adaptation of Plato’s 'allegory of the cave' populates the tale with haunting human figures, bringing retro-surreal life to the parable.
Who directed The Cave?
The Cave was directed by Sam Weiss.
Who stars in The Cave?
The Cave stars Orson Welles.
How long is The Cave?
The Cave has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is The Cave?
The Cave is a Animation film.
Where was The Cave produced?
The Cave was produced in United States of America.