The End of A. D. 2066 (2005 Video) User Reviews

Dark Socio-Cultural Metaphor

[producer-a · 7/10 · 19 October 2009]

This is short film - shot on film (not video). Thumbs up for shooting on film! Very pleasing grainy, soft, and contrasty look... French New Wave comes to my mind. It was staged (shot) on one exterior spot, I believe in downtown Cleveland. But you don't see any background movement (cars, people, urban life). It was photographed in a very clever way: low and high angle camera work - to eliminate unwanted backgrounds. And, it works! Image after image, you are given a broad picture of an empty, dying world. The use of narration helps to deliver this message. Plus, use of still images mixed with sound effects and Latin voice-over. It is obvious that this short didn't have a very large budget, but it didn't stop filmmakers from delivering a strong and very visual piece. Entire film is a metaphor, a dream, or a nightmare... Provokes and disturbs at the same time. Interesting and very philosophical statement about our lives, and our societal fears and issues.

Which One Are You?

[Michelle_Shamaly · 10/10 · 12 December 2009]

The beginning of this film has many ideas with the concerns of philosophy. This experimental film gives the viewer an ominous feeling because of what they can associate with and by their associations what is happening in today's world. Throughout the film we see the actions of the characters, in our society, being our demise. It is not until end of the film that you begin to gain hope. The effect of black and white symbolizes how our current society is, in regard to social issues. I can see this film causing much controversy due to the types of characters used as the four horsemen. No one would want to see themselves as being or belonging to one of those specific groups which by the way, would include most if not all of the population on some level. This film left a strong impact on me on many levels and made me think about my own moral stance on issues in society and what is important. This short film has a multi-layered impact.