2081
- IMDb link: 1282015
- IMDb rating: 6.9 (2,792 votes) Search
- Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Short
- Director: Chandler Tuttle
- Cast: James Cosmo, Julie Hagerty, Armie Hammer, Patricia Clarkson and others
- Release date: 29 May 2009
- Release year: 2009
- Runtime: 25 minutes
- Country: United States
- Keywords: dystopia, year as title, mask, hobble, talent, newscaster, tv news, live tv, rebellion, television
Plot
Storyline
The year is 2081, and all people living in the United States are absolutely equal "in every which way"-they are equally smart, equally attractive, and so on. This is due to a series of amendments to the Constitution, restraining anyone who stands out, and to the vigilance of the United States Handicapper General.
A short film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is "finally equal...." The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything. Featuring an original score performed by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet (Requiem for a Dream) and narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson (Far From Heaven, Goodnight and Good Luck), 2081 stars James Cosmo (Braveheart, Trainspotting), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!, What About Bob?) and Armie Hammer (The Social Network).
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