Modern Times (2021)

The new adaptation of Chaplin’s Modern Times stresses the absurd scale of technological progress. Due to the progress, humankind does not develop, it becomes atrophied. Hoverboards are a clear evidence of this phenomenon as they free us from the need to walk; and with the prosthetic chassis we are transforming into semi-machines. The identical interpretation key about serial and monotone character of our modern world can be seen in the aerial pictures of identical turnkey houses. The machine-structured reality enslaves us.

Director: Vladimír Turner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
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Original Language: en
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What is Modern Times about?
The new adaptation of Chaplin’s Modern Times stresses the absurd scale of technological progress. Due to the progress, humankind does not develop, it becomes atrophied. Hoverboards are a clear evidence of this phenomenon as they free us from the need to walk; and with the prosthetic chassis we are transforming into semi-machines. The identical interpretation key about serial and monotone character of our modern world can be seen in the aerial pictures of identical turnkey houses. The machine-structured reality enslaves us.
Who directed Modern Times?
Modern Times was directed by Vladimír Turner.
How long is Modern Times?
Modern Times has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Modern Times?
Modern Times is a Documentary film.