The Cave (1973)
Carried by a rich narration from Orson Welles, this rarely seen 1973 animated adaptation of Plato’s 'allegory of the cave' populates the tale with haunting human figures, bringing retro-surreal life to the parable.
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Genre affinityAnimationTheme affinityCartoon · Philosophy · PlatoNarrative complexityPhilosophyVisual styleAnimationPacingShortDirector preference460239
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What is The Cave about?
Carried by a rich narration from Orson Welles, this rarely seen 1973 animated adaptation of Plato’s 'allegory of the cave' populates the tale with haunting human figures, bringing retro-surreal life to the parable.
How long is The Cave?
The Cave has a runtime of 9 minutes.