To Be

To Be

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).

Release Date

January 1, 1990

Status

Released

Original Title

To Be

Runtime

10min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

ONF | NFB