Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB

Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB

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Release Date

3/14/1967

Runtime

15 mins

Overview

In an underground city in a dystopian future, the protagonist, whose name is "THX 1138 4EB", is shown running through passageways and enclosed spaces. It is soon discovered that THX is escaping his community. The government uses computers and cameras to track down THX and attempt to stop him; however, they fail. He escapes by breaking through a door and runs off into the sunset. The government sends their condolences to YYO 7117, THX's mate, claiming that THX has destroyed himself. Electronic Labyrinth: THX-1138 4EB is a 1967 science fiction short film written and directed by George Lucas while he attended the University of Southern California's film school.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A relentless pursuit through a suffocating underground world where individuality is a threat to be eliminated. You feel the desperation of escape alongside the cold machinery of control.

Mood

ClaustrophobicDefiantTenseBleak

Themes

FreedomIdentityPowerIsolation

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Propulsive

Look

HandheldFormalistHigh-contrast

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Graphic violence

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