Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB
- 1967
- 15m
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6.2/10
2.7K
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While monitored and pursued, a man races to escape through a futuristic labyrinth.While monitored and pursued, a man races to escape through a futuristic labyrinth.While monitored and pursued, a man races to escape through a futuristic labyrinth.
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- TriviaThe "EB" referred to in the title means "earth born" according to the original script writer.
- GoofsDuring the credits where George Lucas is mentioned as the director, a piece of transparent tape is visible on the left side of the screen.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Omnibus: George Lucas - Flying Solo (1997)
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Having seen the feature length version first, it's hard not to see this short in light of it. The connection between the two is strong and obvious. Both have style over story, and the style is intentionally confusing/busy, dystopian and impressive. In my review of the feature length movie, I especially focused on how well picked the locations were, and the same has to be said (though in an understandably lesser degree) for the short.
I'm more forgiving for a weak story in a short movie like this, as it is in no way in focus. You're only meant to put together what few details you are given, and not expected to become (that) emotionally involved in the world it is set in.
Consdering it is a (cheaply made) student film, Lucas does a remarkable job showing of his visual chops, and using the sci-fi genre to point out negative aspects of his own time.
I'm more forgiving for a weak story in a short movie like this, as it is in no way in focus. You're only meant to put together what few details you are given, and not expected to become (that) emotionally involved in the world it is set in.
Consdering it is a (cheaply made) student film, Lucas does a remarkable job showing of his visual chops, and using the sci-fi genre to point out negative aspects of his own time.
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By what name was Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB (1967) officially released in India in English?
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