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To Be

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1990-01-01
10m
English
Released
ONF | NFB

About

Blending fantasy and reality, this animated short is a bold inquiry into an as yet unresolved problem - the nature of human identity. When a scientist creates a machine that can make copies of physical objects, including humans, a number of ethical questions arise. Is the technique moral? What of its safety? A film by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Weldon (who also wrote the catchy banjo tune that punctuates the story's changing moods).

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About To Be

Blending fantasy and reality, this animated short is a bold inquiry into an as yet unresolved problem - the nature of human identity. When a scientist creates a machine that can make copies of physical objects, including humans, a number of ethical questions arise. Is the technique moral? What of its safety? A film by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Weldon (who also wrote the catchy banjo tune that punctuates the story's changing moods). Running 10 minutes.

To Be Cast and Characters

The cast features Kim Handysides (as Woman / Narrator / Singer (voice)) and Howard Ryshpan (as Scientist (voice)). Their performances are a major reason To Be has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching To Be

There's a reason To Be keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch To Be online for free?

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How long is To Be?

To Be runs for 10 minutes (about 0.2 hour).

Is To Be good? What's the rating?

To Be holds a 7.8/10 rating based on 6 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of To Be?

The main cast includes Kim Handysides and Howard Ryshpan.

Is To Be available in English?

Yes — To Be was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was To Be released?

To Be was released in 1990.

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Where can I watch To Be for free?

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What is To Be about?

To Be is a Science Fiction/Animation English-language film. Blending fantasy and reality, this animated short is a bold inquiry into an as yet unresolved problem - the nature of human identity. When a scientist creates a machine that can make copies of physical objects, including humans, a number of ethical questions arise. Is the technique moral? What of its safety? A film by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Weldon (who also wrote the catchy banjo tune that punctuates the story's changing moods).

When was To Be released?

To Be was released on January 1, 1990. It has a runtime of 10m. The film was produced by ONF | NFB.

Who stars in To Be?

To Be stars Kim Handysides and Howard Ryshpan. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is To Be available in HD?

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