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O-bi, O-ba: The End of Civilization (15*)

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A still from Ob-i Ob-a: End of Civilization

After nuclear catastrophe has devastated the planet, a resilient group of survivors wait to be rescued by the mysterious Ark. 

In a post-apocalyptic future, we’re introduced to a group of humans living in a decrepit, isolated underground vault. The only thing that keeps them going is the promise of The Ark, a mysterious vessel said to be coming to their rescue. But does The Ark even exist?

Like Waiting for Godot transferred to a post-nuclear society, O-bi O-ba is a tale of suffering and hopeless resilience, skewering any idea of redemption or saviour.

Poland 1985 Dir Piotr Szulkin 88 min

Print courtesy of the Polish Cultural Institute 


 

Tagged with: Cinema Sci-fi Sundays

This screening is preceded by:

Random Acts: Tim Hawkins - The Archaologist 
In the far-flung future a Shaman discovers the remains of our long forgotten internet in which billions of lonely and deformed digital souls are trapped and enslaved by an all-powerful cat-god. Tim Hawkins' surreal, narrative-driven, sci-fi animation asks philosophical questions, about what will be left of our digital souls when we're gone.
UK 2015 Tim Hawkins 5 mins

Random Acts showcase short films chosen for their bold and original expressions of creativity. Commissioned by Channel and in partnership with Arts Council England.

Please arrive promptly at the advertised start time

Proof of ID may be requested on entry to films, in compliance with BBFC ratings
 

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