The End of an Era

The End of an Era

0.0IMDb Score
Released:2011-09-30
Duration:3 min
Director:Yousif Al-Khalifa
Actors:Tom Courtenay, Piers Plowright, Ben Westerby, Maria Chiara Ventura
Production:The Open University

Overview:

Human extinction is almost impossible to imagine, but the notion is never far away in environmental debates. This animation takes an insect eye view to explore these deeply troubling themes with wit and generosity.

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