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Short sci-fi animated film

Theta (2021): Cast

Theta (2021) movie poster

Theta is a 2021 short sci-fi animated film directed by Lawrence Lek, starring Joni Zhu as Guanyin and Wavenet. It runs 12 minutes.

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Theta (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
12 min
Director
Lawrence Lek
Genres
Sci-Fi , Animation
Original language
Chinese
Studio
Eyebeam
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Theta About?

The premise of Theta without spoilers.

This CGI animation follows a self-driving police car navigating a desolate landscape. Through dialogue with an integrated therapist, the car grapples with concepts of freedom and feelings of inadequacy. As their conversation unfolds, the nature of their world becomes increasingly apparent. The film explores the psychological impact of technology on non-human life and is part of Lawrence Lek’s Sinofuturist cinematic universe.

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Cast & crew

Theta Cast & Characters

Joni Zhu leads the cast as Guanyin, with Wavenet as Black Cloud. Directed by Lawrence Lek.

From the director

More from Lawrence Lek

More films directed by Lawrence Lek: AIDOL and Geomancer.

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Videos

Theta Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Theta.

Lawrence Lek - Theta (Trailer)
Details

Theta Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “黑云” and “Black Cloud”.

Also known as
  • 黑云
  • Black Cloud

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FAQ

Theta FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Theta, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Theta?

Theta runs 12 minutes.

When was Theta released?

Theta was released on November 26, 2021.

Who directed Theta?

Theta was directed by Lawrence Lek.

More films by Lawrence Lek

Who is in the cast of Theta?

Theta stars Joni Zhu as Guanyin and Wavenet as Black Cloud.

Does Theta have a post-credit scene?

No. Theta has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Theta in?

The original language of Theta is Chinese.

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