To Be

Year: 1990

Runtime: 10 mins

Language: English

Director: John Weldon

Science FictionComedyAnimation

Blending fantasy and reality, this animated short probes the unresolved question of human identity. A scientist invents a machine that duplicates any physical object, even people, sparking moral and safety dilemmas about such technology. The film, by Oscar‑winning director John Weldon, features his own lively banjo score that mirrors the story’s shifting moods.

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