2081 is a 2009 science fiction short film, which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 29, 2009. It is directed and written by Chandler Tuttle. It is based on the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by author Kurt Vonnegut and stars James Cosmo, Julie Hagerty, and Armie Hammer with narration by Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson and an original score performed by the Kronos Quartet and Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra.
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2081 is a 2009 science fiction short film, which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 29, 2009. It is directed and written by Chandler Tuttle. It is based on the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by author Kurt Vonnegut and stars James Cosmo, Julie Hagerty, and Armie Hammer with narration by Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson and an original score performed by the Kronos Quartet and Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra.
According to film magazine Reel Suave's chief editor, John Anthony, in the article "2081 - The film that is creating a small revolution" this film has been "creating a lot of buzz on many film blogs." The film seems to take some of the concepts of Philip K. Dick and P. D. James" and, "will hopefully join the ranks of Children of Men". The movie blog Filmonic also compares the film to Children of Men.
The following plot summary for the film was released on the film's website.
Produced for $100,000, 2081 runs 25 minutes. Director Chandler Tuttle...
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