Genomatica

Genomatica (2005)

Directed by Julian H. Scaff and Vitto Valentinov

Starring: Vitto Valentinov as "Dr. V. V. Genomsky" and Julian H. Scaff as "Himself/The Filmmaker"

This short science fiction film brings together the strangely post-modern futuristic visions of Vitto Valentinov, an artist from Bulgaria, with the twisted narrative constructions of independent filmmaker Julian H. Scaff. The result is a chilling tale of scientific genius and disaster. The images are haunting, at times humorous, and at other times just plain bizarre. The construction of cinematography calls to mind films such as Citizen Kane and A Clockwork Orange, while the narrative seems to blend such disparate works as La Jetee and Duck Soup. And the acting talent of the artist Vitto Valentinov calls to mind Peter Sellers rendition of Dr. Strangelove. This short gem is a prodigious work of deviant genius.

Official site: http://www.zoopraxiscope.com/genomatica/