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Robert (Butch) Day · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:30 pm Post subject: The Leviathan (2015)

David Brin says

"Watch this new short/proof of concept by Irish filmmaker Ruair' Robinson. The Leviathan takes place in the early 22nd century, after humans have colonized multiple worlds, and are now on "the hunt" for a whale-like species that naturally collects the dark matter needed by space drives."

Article at http://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/movies/a14596/leviathan-ruairi-robinson-moby-dick-in-space/

Teaser trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-45NTlgp-o
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orzel-w · Galactic Ambassador Joined: 19 Sep 2014 Posts: 1865

AWEsome!
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Bud Brewster · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:15 pm Post subject:

Yep. Pretty damn good. Very Happy

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Bud Brewster · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2022 2:23 pm Post subject:

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From IMDB.
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In the short version of The Leviathan, the story took place in a future where human slaves harvest "exotic matter" from the eggs of huge species, apparently including a giant space whale.

Aside from the striking visuals and fairly novel world, the short also gives off a bit of an Alien vibe. It seemingly isn't about a gorgeous, idyllic future in space -- it's about forgotten workers who have to do the awful and dangerous job of harvesting that "exotic matter."

By the early 22nd century mankind had colonized many worlds. Faster than light travel was made possible by harvesting exotic matter from the eggs of the largest species mankind has ever seen. Those that take part in the hunt are mostly involuntary labor.
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These images are from various sources, with significant enhancements by me. They were very dark.

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The Leviathan Trailer, New Science-Fiction short film 2015 (Awesome Teaser)

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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
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Pow · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:51 pm Post subject:

Absolutely awesome visuals! Astonishing what filmmakers can achieve without the backing of a major studio or a gazillion dollar budget.

Me? I'm personally rooting for the Leviathans.