Animation · United States of America · 1973 · 9m

The Cave

The Cave poster
Director
Sam Weiss
Cast
Orson Welles as Narrator
Crew
Nick Bosustow — Producer C.B. Wismar — Producer
Synopsis

Carried by a rich narration from Orson Welles, this rarely seen 1973 animated adaptation of Plato’s 'allegory of the cave' populates the tale with haunting human figures, bringing retro-surreal life to the parable.

Mood & Themes
philosophycartoonplato
Key Collaborators
Sam Weiss Director Nick Bosustow Producer C.B. Wismar Producer
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