Project Detail

The Phantom Menace

Synopsis

Welcome to the age of cosmic radiation! THE PHANTOM MENACE compiles stories from the recent past of interaction with cosmic rays at ever descending altitudes. Planes crashing, computers malfunctioning and elections going haywire - these were just the prequel to the future.
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2020 - Forum Expanded - World premiere

Details

Year: 2019
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 36 min 32 sec
Director: Graeme Arnfield

Genre

Experimental Horror Climate / Environment Fantasy Sci-Fi Science

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Graeme Arnfield (AWAITING CONTACTS)

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