

Astroturf
1997-08-13 · 6 min · Not rated
ASTROTURF is a 3D computer animation which tells the story of how humans are devolving through their interaction with technology. ASTROTURF presents a number of test cases which explore the themes of technological dystopia and devolution.
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- Directors
- Ian Haig
- Production companies
- Australian Film Commission
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
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