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Electronic labyrinth. (1967)

1967 · Short film · 15 min · dir. George Lucas

  • Science Fiction
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Synopsis

In an underground city in a dystopian future, the protagonist, whose name is "THX 1138 4EB", is shown running through passageways and enclosed spaces. It is soon discovered that THX is escaping his community. The government uses computers and cameras to track down THX and attempt to stop him; however, they fail. He escapes by breaking through a door and runs off into the sunset. The government sends their condolences to YYO 7117, THX's mate, claiming that THX has destroyed himself. Electronic…

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Director
George Lucas
Writer
George Lucas
Studio
University of Southern California
Released
1967-08-23
Running time
15 minutes

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Student Film by George Lucas · ke7in · 2015-05-06

from Wikipedia In an underground city in a [[dystopian]] future, the protagonist, whose name is "THX 1138 4EB", is shown running through passageways and enclosed spaces. It is soon discovered that THX is escaping his community. The government uses computers and cameras to track down THX and attempt to stop him; however, they fail. He escapes by breaking through a door and runs off into the sunset. The government sends their condolences to YYO 7117, THX's mate, claiming that THX has destroyed himself. The USC program guide accompanying the film describes it as a "nightmare impression of a…

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