Leaving the 20th Century
Synopsis
"Leaving the 20th Century is a compelling science fiction narrative of televisual time-travel via the electronic circuit and computer chip. Almy dramatizes a three-part transition—countdown, departure, arrival—to a technological future, foreclosed and dehumanized. The stylized visuals and ironic humor ("She left because there was nothing good on television...") belie the poignancy of Almy's vision. Applying computer graphics and digital effects to critique the manipulative, mediating effects of technology, Almy simulates the hyper-reality of a futuristic "landscape with no detail or points of reference," a space without perspective or point of view. No longer seduced by television or spectacle, the subjects depart and are transported as objects, arriving at a place where human relations and communication fail, transmission is terminated, the message is not received." - eai.org
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Almy
- Original Title
- Leaving the 20th Century
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Almy
Department Leadership Roster
Max Almy
Director
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What is Leaving the 20th Century about?
"Leaving the 20th Century is a compelling science fiction narrative of televisual time-travel via the electronic circuit and computer chip. Almy dramatizes a three-part transition—countdown, departure, arrival—to a technological future, foreclosed and dehumanized. The stylized visuals and ironic humor ("She left because there was nothing good on television...") belie the poignancy of Almy's vision. Applying computer graphics and digital effects to critique the manipulative, mediating effects of technology, Almy simulates the hyper-reality of a futuristic "landscape with no detail or points of reference," a space without perspective or point of view. No longer seduced by television or spectacle, the subjects depart and are transported as objects, arriving at a place where human relations and communication fail, transmission is terminated, the message is not received." - eai.org
Who directed Leaving the 20th Century?
Leaving the 20th Century was directed by Max Almy.
Who stars in Leaving the 20th Century?
The principal cast of Leaving the 20th Century includes Not specified.
When was Leaving the 20th Century released and how long is it?
Leaving the 20th Century was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 10m.