This Is a Recorded Message
Ceci est un Message Enregistré
Synopsis
This experimental animated short takes a critical look at consumerism in a material world. Thousands of cut-out ads are presented in increasingly fragmented, rapid succession. The film's disorienting and hectic pace seeks to interrogate the extent to which seductive advertising is a shockingly strong force in shaping our desires, needs, and lives in contemporary capitalism.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Thomas Bédard
- Original Title
- Ceci est un Message Enregistré
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Thomas Bédard
Pierre Moretti
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Thomas Bédard
Director
Pierre Moretti
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for This Is a Recorded Message.
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What is This Is a Recorded Message about?
This experimental animated short takes a critical look at consumerism in a material world. Thousands of cut-out ads are presented in increasingly fragmented, rapid succession. The film's disorienting and hectic pace seeks to interrogate the extent to which seductive advertising is a shockingly strong force in shaping our desires, needs, and lives in contemporary capitalism.
Who directed This Is a Recorded Message?
This Is a Recorded Message was directed by Jean-Thomas Bédard.
Who stars in This Is a Recorded Message?
The principal cast of This Is a Recorded Message includes Not specified.
When was This Is a Recorded Message released and how long is it?
This Is a Recorded Message was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 10m.