2043 (short) (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: Twenty Forty-Three
Director: Eugenie Muggleton
Writer: Eugenie Muggleton
Production & Genre
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: short film, woman director
Story
In the year 2043, thirty years after a plague has devastated Earth and led to the creation of a dystopian society, Jack struggles with his own desires. The ultimate truce made by society, to never touch again, weighs heavily on him. Disillusioned by their new reality, Jack grapples with the implications of this strict rule in an isolated world.
Summary
2043 (short) is a thought-provoking sci-fi film directed by Eugenie Muggleton in 2014. Set thirty years after a plague has ravaged Earth, the short explores the societal consequences of a disease that has resulted in a truce to never touch again. The film delves into themes of isolation, desire, and human connection amidst dystopian circumstances. As one of few shorts directed by a woman in this genre during its time, 2043 offers a unique perspective on post-apocalyptic society.
