To Be movie poster

To Be

January 1, 1990 0h 10m 7.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1990. To Be is a science fiction/animation film. directed by John Weldon. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kim Handysides and Howard Ryshpan

Synopsis

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).

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1990 36 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Be about?

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 phys...

Who directed To Be?

To Be was directed by John Weldon.

How long is To Be?

To Be has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was To Be released?

To Be was released on January 1, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in To Be?

The main cast of To Be includes Kim Handysides, Howard Ryshpan.