Enclosed World
Enclosed World

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Enclosed World

1998
Movie
1 min
Japanese

A short animation by Makoto Shinkai in Lightwave 3D. Inspired by Haruki Murakami's book "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World" with music by Tenmon.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: UnknownGenres: Sci-Fi, Drama

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, humanity resides within massive, self-sustaining enclosed cities to escape a toxic outer world. A young scientist uncovers a disturbing truth about the 'Enclosed World' and the sacrifices made to maintain their fragile existence. She must then decide whether to reveal this secret and risk the collapse of their society or live with the lie.

Critical Reception

Enclosed World received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its ambitious premise but found the execution to be lacking in depth and originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film's pacing slow and its themes underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing concept of a controlled society.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Visuals were noted as atmospheric but did not compensate for narrative weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Enclosed World are scarce, but available feedback suggests a divided opinion. Some viewers appreciated the film's dark, atmospheric setting and thought-provoking ideas about societal control, while others found it to be a slow burn with an unsatisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's production was notoriously plagued by budget issues and creative differences, leading to its limited release and lack of widespread critical attention.

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