Stillborn

20172017
24min

In a world where simulated reality is the mainstay of a dystopian population, a disaffected layman named Nobomi SX1 embarks on a perilous mission to free herself from the chains of her vapid... Read allIn a world where simulated reality is the mainstay of a dystopian population, a disaffected layman named Nobomi SX1 embarks on a perilous mission to free herself from the chains of her vapid existence by attempting to enter an exclusive virtual reality game with the intention of ... Read allIn a world where simulated reality is the mainstay of a dystopian population, a disaffected layman named Nobomi SX1 embarks on a perilous mission to free herself from the chains of her vapid existence by attempting to enter an exclusive virtual reality game with the intention of never returning.

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Awards
- 1 win

Jahmil X.T. Qubeka and Layla Swart in Stillborn (2017)

Mothusi Magano and Mandisa Nduna in Stillborn (2017)

5.4

Still/Born

In a world where simulated reality is the mainstay of a dystopian population, a disaffected layman named Nobomi SX1 embarks on a perilous mission to free herself from the chains of her vapid existence by attempting to enter an exclusive virtual reality game with the intention of never returning. —Jahmil X.T. Qubeka

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Taglines
- Every Beginning is an Ending
Genres
- Short
- Sci-Fi
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Trivia
This film was commissioned as part of anthology film made by 5 directors each representing a BRICS country. Produced by Jia Zhang-ke this anthology film opened the 2017 BRICS international film festival in Chengdu, China. The full anthology film is called "Where has the Time Gone."