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The Future

The film The Future is a sometimes realistic, sometimes uncanny film about a young couple who are facing a crossroads in their relationship and their lives and wish to slow down time. This wordless interlude approaches the theme in a non-narrative way. Watch the clip and then answer the questions below.

NOTE: There is no dialogue in this clip, so there is no transcript to accompany it.

Discussion Questions

After watching this clip from The Future, consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.

1. How does this scene use film technology to lift the character out of the everyday world?
2. What thoughts or feelings does the scene suggest to you?