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Short animated sci-fi film

A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief (1988): Cast

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A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief is a 1988 short animated sci-fi film directed by Jonathan Reiss, starring Mark Pauline and Matt Heckert. It runs 13 minutes.

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A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
13 min
Director
Jonathan Reiss
Genres
Animation , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief About?

The premise of A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief without spoilers.

The machines of Survival Research Laboratories dwell in a self‑contained fictional world, where they continually perform cycles of endless torment, relentless consumption, and a poignant moment of tragic recognition. These automatons enact the scenarios repeatedly, amplifying the sense of perpetual anguish.

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Cast & crew

A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief Cast

Mark Pauline leads the cast, with Matt Heckert. Directed by Jonathan Reiss.

From the director

More from Jonathan Reiss

More films directed by Jonathan Reiss: The Pleasures of Uninhibited Excess, The Will To Provoke: An Account Of Fantastic Schemes For Initiating Social Improvements, Virtues Of Negative Fascination and A Scenic Harvest from the Kingdom of Pain.

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A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief?

A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief runs 13 minutes.

When was A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief released?

A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief was released on June 7, 1988.

Who directed A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief?

A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief was directed by Jonathan Reiss.

More films by Jonathan Reiss

Who is in the cast of A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief?

A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief stars Mark Pauline and Matt Heckert.

Does A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief have a post-credit scene?

No. A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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