Sci-Fi Short Film Plant - DUST
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Suspension of disbelief aside, it doesnt make sense that the flimsy looking shelter she spent time inside was able to protect her yet the very next storm just blows her away.
Once again, good concept, VERY BAD execution.
Date: 2024-04-01
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aboylegolcom
13: 44 Why would you ever be so profligate (it's a word, look it up) in a newspaper as to be repeating the same headline twice (with a different capitalization scheme for some reason) when every square centimeter is real estate that could be sold to advertisers The answer of course is that you wouldn't. Movies have a rich tradition of always getting the press wrong. But look at the horrible leading (read that leddiing -- technical term -- it means the vertical space between lines of text) of the lower repeated headline. The lines are running into each other vertically. Also fun to note is how that lower headline line-breaks the word consequences (I would normally say hyphenate but it eschews the common courtesy of a hyphen) at the wrong point in the word. And of course why is the newspaper in this Italian movie in English in the first place
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13: 44 Why would you ever be so profligate (it's a word, look it up) in a newspaper as to be repeating the same headline twice (with a different capitalization scheme for some reason) when every square centimeter is real estate that could be sold to advertisers The answer of course is that you wouldn't. Movies have a rich tradition of always getting the press wrong. But look at the horrible leading (read that leddiing -- technical term -- it means the vertical space between lines of text) of the lower repeated headline. The lines are running into each other vertically. Also fun to note is how that lower headline line-breaks the word consequences (I would normally say hyphenate but it eschews the common courtesy of a hyphen) at the wrong point in the word. And of course why is the newspaper in this Italian movie in English in the first place
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VulcanTourist
What's the rational point of having a powered landing craft if you're just going to land a long distance away from the destination Could it be a lazy pretext for depicting a long grueling hike that wasn't necessary in the first place Also, what's the rational point of entrapping in a sealed Bell jar a plant that has clearly adapted to survive the existing atmosphere Since that atmosphere is insufficient or toxic for humans to breathe, but the plant is adapted to it, what is the rational point of connecting that plant to the person's air supply when that supply certainly doesn't mirror what the plant has adapted to survive
This is not science fiction. It ignores both science and common sense and dives headlong into fantasy.
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What's the rational point of having a powered landing craft if you're just going to land a long distance away from the destination Could it be a lazy pretext for depicting a long grueling hike that wasn't necessary in the first place Also, what's the rational point of entrapping in a sealed Bell jar a plant that has clearly adapted to survive the existing atmosphere Since that atmosphere is insufficient or toxic for humans to breathe, but the plant is adapted to it, what is the rational point of connecting that plant to the person's air supply when that supply certainly doesn't mirror what the plant has adapted to survive
This is not science fiction. It ignores both science and common sense and dives headlong into fantasy.
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debrawittig3944
It seems as if every short film I watch that depends on finding someone, or the proof of a 'living' organism or plant involves the inability of an advanced spacecraft of landing within range of the astronauts oxygen supply to return to the ship and ends in their death.
I would prefer to see at least a 60/40 ratio of success in these stories instead of the sacrificial lamb every time or the spouse/lover commiting suicide to join the one they weren't in time to save because they had to walk across 50 miles of mountainous scrabble just to find their dead body giving off a rescue signal.
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It seems as if every short film I watch that depends on finding someone, or the proof of a 'living' organism or plant involves the inability of an advanced spacecraft of landing within range of the astronauts oxygen supply to return to the ship and ends in their death.
I would prefer to see at least a 60/40 ratio of success in these stories instead of the sacrificial lamb every time or the spouse/lover commiting suicide to join the one they weren't in time to save because they had to walk across 50 miles of mountainous scrabble just to find their dead body giving off a rescue signal.
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dust
Why do people making these kinds of short films always and consistently have so many utterly nonsensical and illogical scripts . walk 15 miles to destination’ That means in all a minimum of a two-day journey return by foot on a strange planet without provisions, no water, just a coincidental makeshift shelter and in climate unstable’ conditions - I don’t get it, making a film that tries to create a reality but not paying attention to the simplest rational reasonable concepts of reality -
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Why do people making these kinds of short films always and consistently have so many utterly nonsensical and illogical scripts . walk 15 miles to destination’ That means in all a minimum of a two-day journey return by foot on a strange planet without provisions, no water, just a coincidental makeshift shelter and in climate unstable’ conditions - I don’t get it, making a film that tries to create a reality but not paying attention to the simplest rational reasonable concepts of reality -
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cousinbilly1259
From a pragmatic standpoint this is so dumb on so many levels. She has to hike 15 miles with gear, with time constraints. Why the hell wouldn’t you send a man instead of a little 120 lb woman. She sets out in a spacesuit but doesn’t bother with headgear in an unstable atmosphere. Duh Oh yeah, this has got woke written all over it. Women can do it all, we don’t need men. Ok girls, try building your own house, fix your cars, plumbing, heat & air. fighting the wars. good luck
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From a pragmatic standpoint this is so dumb on so many levels. She has to hike 15 miles with gear, with time constraints. Why the hell wouldn’t you send a man instead of a little 120 lb woman. She sets out in a spacesuit but doesn’t bother with headgear in an unstable atmosphere. Duh Oh yeah, this has got woke written all over it. Women can do it all, we don’t need men. Ok girls, try building your own house, fix your cars, plumbing, heat & air. fighting the wars. good luck
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drgeoffangel5422
Although there may be some small scientific anomalies and things that don't logically add up, its the message that is important here, a personal sacrifice for the good of all mankind, that is the moral of this story. It was a well put together film, great sound track and moral inspired story. Sometimes, we need to stop challenging, and examining every little detail in a film, and just let it entertain us! Well done and thank you
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Although there may be some small scientific anomalies and things that don't logically add up, its the message that is important here, a personal sacrifice for the good of all mankind, that is the moral of this story. It was a well put together film, great sound track and moral inspired story. Sometimes, we need to stop challenging, and examining every little detail in a film, and just let it entertain us! Well done and thank you
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ieatcaribou7852
I was really rooting for this film to be good because it looked great, unfortunately the plot holes killed it. Landing so far without explanation, a plant that survived, but inexplicably needed her O2 to survive Then somehow the plant lived, broke out of its container and spread all over. Again, visually it looked great, but the writing confused me.
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I was really rooting for this film to be good because it looked great, unfortunately the plot holes killed it. Landing so far without explanation, a plant that survived, but inexplicably needed her O2 to survive Then somehow the plant lived, broke out of its container and spread all over. Again, visually it looked great, but the writing confused me.
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MountainMetal
Unpopular opinion: Feelings, feelings, feelings. sad piano music, feelings, more feelings, still more feelings. This is what happens when women have too much influence in the story and the men involved 'get in touch with their feminine side'. How in the world did this win any awards Something wrong with THAT.
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Unpopular opinion: Feelings, feelings, feelings. sad piano music, feelings, more feelings, still more feelings. This is what happens when women have too much influence in the story and the men involved 'get in touch with their feminine side'. How in the world did this win any awards Something wrong with THAT.
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dust
So glad she found the mcguffin we didn't even know she was looking for or why it was important. Then she gave it HER oxygen, when it seemed to be just fine in its indigenous environment. Then it seemed like it was all a dream! Does Noone look to plug potholes in the script before they shoot
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So glad she found the mcguffin we didn't even know she was looking for or why it was important. Then she gave it HER oxygen, when it seemed to be just fine in its indigenous environment. Then it seemed like it was all a dream! Does Noone look to plug potholes in the script before they shoot
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soerengerlach4932
I don't know, the plot has severe quirks. Beeing landing off so far in spite the fact they have a cool lander. Why does the plant require suddenly oxygen when it could have survived without before I know, the Italians have invented the dramatic opera, but this makes no sense
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I don't know, the plot has severe quirks. Beeing landing off so far in spite the fact they have a cool lander. Why does the plant require suddenly oxygen when it could have survived without before I know, the Italians have invented the dramatic opera, but this makes no sense
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lisanidog8178
People were griping she parked her shop so far away. It was the terrain and was probably the flattest place. She had to walk. It was interesting to see an alien world that has weather. Nothing corrosive. And without a helmet you can see who she is.
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People were griping she parked her shop so far away. It was the terrain and was probably the flattest place. She had to walk. It was interesting to see an alien world that has weather. Nothing corrosive. And without a helmet you can see who she is.
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troyclayton
Um, this is fantasy- not sci-fi. While plants do respire in the dark, they don't die easily from the lack of oxygen. They aren't moving or producing heat. Not even sure why this was made without anyone realizing it was a fictitious scenario.
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Um, this is fantasy- not sci-fi. While plants do respire in the dark, they don't die easily from the lack of oxygen. They aren't moving or producing heat. Not even sure why this was made without anyone realizing it was a fictitious scenario.
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michaelmo2218
love this climate change stuff. perhaps we could all settle in the sahara desert. there is still oxegen a plenty instead of mars. right or lets just spend billions for a couple of us on mars i guess and terraform a whole planit
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love this climate change stuff. perhaps we could all settle in the sahara desert. there is still oxegen a plenty instead of mars. right or lets just spend billions for a couple of us on mars i guess and terraform a whole planit
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dust
I'm a little confused Landed 15 miles away from where she needed to go. Died 15 meters from the extraction point. I guess a feature could give us a little more context. But, I guess I am talking about it so, the short did it's job.
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I'm a little confused Landed 15 miles away from where she needed to go. Died 15 meters from the extraction point. I guess a feature could give us a little more context. But, I guess I am talking about it so, the short did it's job.
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landang7906
watchdust Not relevant here, but I am looking for a short scifi ) movie where a young boy sneaks a plant with flower out of a lab to cure his brother who is very ill and government men ppursue him. Is it one of yours
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watchdust Not relevant here, but I am looking for a short scifi ) movie where a young boy sneaks a plant with flower out of a lab to cure his brother who is very ill and government men ppursue him. Is it one of yours
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michaelgray6429
The only thing I like about this short film is the exploration at some time in the near far distant future we're gone have to leave earth to find a home. But the science was a little off true facts.
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The only thing I like about this short film is the exploration at some time in the near far distant future we're gone have to leave earth to find a home. But the science was a little off true facts.
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lisanidog8178
Oh Karen if only you could see those plants that are more that have found their own way of doing things as not everything has to act like earth plants to be useful. You paved the way for others, girl.
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Oh Karen if only you could see those plants that are more that have found their own way of doing things as not everything has to act like earth plants to be useful. You paved the way for others, girl.
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user-fm1gi5dp9w
Italian Karen slapped her dad in the face, missed the landing, doesn’t wear an helmet and finally understand her life is less important than a plant. I loved it.
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Italian Karen slapped her dad in the face, missed the landing, doesn’t wear an helmet and finally understand her life is less important than a plant. I loved it.
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dust
Whoever did the subtitles seems to have learned punctuation from twits in chatrooms. Always use punctuation to set-off vocatives from any other elements. No exceptions.
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Whoever did the subtitles seems to have learned punctuation from twits in chatrooms. Always use punctuation to set-off vocatives from any other elements. No exceptions.
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stevedenning4928
I just don't understand why she had to give the plant her oxygen, that's not how plants work. Nice concept, well acted but bad story writing sadly.
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I just don't understand why she had to give the plant her oxygen, that's not how plants work. Nice concept, well acted but bad story writing sadly.
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dadskrej5226
Did anyone else see a very tiny 'Wall-E' in this This was well done, but landing 15 miles away from the target Guidance computers failed on this one.
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Did anyone else see a very tiny 'Wall-E' in this This was well done, but landing 15 miles away from the target Guidance computers failed on this one.
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daveminke2946
I’ve always wanted to see a film like this. Failure! It happens a lot more often than success irl and yet is rarely depicted in film.
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I’ve always wanted to see a film like this. Failure! It happens a lot more often than success irl and yet is rarely depicted in film.
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SAFETYHOOD
OOPS! Made a Mistake there is a Plant in the far left edge of the screen at 7: 15 to 7: 17 into this short movie - Bad Editing
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OOPS! Made a Mistake there is a Plant in the far left edge of the screen at 7: 15 to 7: 17 into this short movie - Bad Editing
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johnp1366
It's monumental irony that people will risk their own lives to prove a point. If it's a success, it's heralded. If not, well.
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It's monumental irony that people will risk their own lives to prove a point. If it's a success, it's heralded. If not, well.
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JackTheBeast88
Terrible. Everything from the props design to the plot itself doesn't make any sense.
And the acting is the worse
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Terrible. Everything from the props design to the plot itself doesn't make any sense.
And the acting is the worse
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dust
Man. People really are quite upset over the landing, eh. Of all the things to pick on about being realistic. thAts the big one
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Man. People really are quite upset over the landing, eh. Of all the things to pick on about being realistic. thAts the big one
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alanpassmore2574
So the A. I was made by Alfa Romeo. You know it won't get you to your required destination when you most need it.
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So the A. I was made by Alfa Romeo. You know it won't get you to your required destination when you most need it.
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leonestello8519
Proceed on foot North 15miles to avoid next storm. In other words WALK 5 HOURS NORTH
Lol, Correction. 12 hours
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Proceed on foot North 15miles to avoid next storm. In other words WALK 5 HOURS NORTH
Lol, Correction. 12 hours
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fullcirclethinker
The plant emits oxygen and the human emits carbon dioxide. In reality, they could’ve kept each other alive.
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The plant emits oxygen and the human emits carbon dioxide. In reality, they could’ve kept each other alive.
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newtronix
This makes no sense. Plants need CO2 and sunlight. Why was she giving it O2 in a dark cave. And the end. Ridiculous!
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This makes no sense. Plants need CO2 and sunlight. Why was she giving it O2 in a dark cave. And the end. Ridiculous!
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lisanidog8178
To the makers of this film you did a fantastic job. The characters were so real. I was so rooting for Karen.
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To the makers of this film you did a fantastic job. The characters were so real. I was so rooting for Karen.
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lisanidog8178
Italian is such a beautiful language. So pleasant to the ear. Understood about three words and the numbers.
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Italian is such a beautiful language. So pleasant to the ear. Understood about three words and the numbers.
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wendybrown7068
Computer should have been more like KIT the car on Knight Rider. KIT could have flown in and rescued her.
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Computer should have been more like KIT the car on Knight Rider. KIT could have flown in and rescued her.
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jm844
Human life, top priority as a rule to life. Too bad corporate government put power over people as top priority.
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Human life, top priority as a rule to life. Too bad corporate government put power over people as top priority.
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