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$9.99 (2008)
4K
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Israel, Australia
Duration: 78 min.
Story:
Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite colour pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99.
Style:
surreal, adult animation, ironic, humorous, black comedy, touching, contemplative, claymation, cult classic, cerebral ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
meaning of life, life philosophy, stop motion, self discovery, society, social misfits, introspection, human nature, hopes, apartment building, suicide, experiment, butterfly effect, mature, family drama, puppet, recovery, israeli, angel, male nudity, advertising, father son relationship, breakup, nudity, loneliness ...
Time:
year 2008, contemporary
Place:
australia, middle east, california, israel, san francisco, new orleans
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