Reviews

 

'Epic in its ambition, this is a big scale idea executed perfectly on a small scale. Polished with a Gravity-esque veneer, the film’s small budget has been no barrier in producing an excellent slice of science fiction... The very best sci-fi finds the balance of humanity within the vastness of the universe, which is exactly what Mankind manages. An excellent short.'

The Pink Lens

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'Swirling visual artistry... Beautifully assembled.'

Shadows on the Wall

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'Seriously atmospheric... wildly thought-provoking.'

CGiiiFilm

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'Stunningly original.'

Dekkoo

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'An immaculate and compelling short... Kudos to Anderson for both the high production values of his micro budget short but also for giving such a positive air of authenticity to this wonderful slice of his imagination.'

Queer Guru

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'The film figures its couple’s divergent wishes, attitudes, and ideas about their futures as a literally cosmic schism, weaving their emotional journey through Malickian montage.'

Cine-File

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'Enigmatic, kaleidoscopic... The brilliance is in how it keeps the details vague... There are no easy answers to be found, but there’s a lot to ponder.'

The Queer Review

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'Opening with a hedonistic rave that looks like it’s shot by Gaspar Noé… Mankind tackles complex questions… keeping proceedings swift and effective.'

Culture Fix

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'An intense character study that doesn’t let go from the start, led by some really strong performances.'

Director's Notes

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'I loved the experimental form, the visual and aural sensibility and above all, the queering of science fiction into something tangible and emotional.'

Wash Westmoreland

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'That Anderson can say so much, so subtly, in so short a space of time is proof, once again, that he is one of the most interesting film makers working today.'

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