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Renaissance: A movie about life extension and consumerism

Surprisingly, I just learned about a new movie coming out next week called Renaissance. The movie is of particular interest to Betterhumans members because (a) it's freaking cool and (b) it addresses life extension. That's why I'm surprised to learn of it so late.

Here's how the Apple trailer page describes it:

In 2054, Paris is a labyrinth where all movement is monitored and recorded. Casting a shadow over everything is the city’s largest company, Avalon, which insinuates itself into every aspect of contemporary life to sell its primary export - youth and beauty. In this world of stark contrasts and rigid laws the populace is kept in line and accounted for.

Published Monday, September 18, 2006 3:35 PM by Simon

Tags: Science fiction, Movies

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	George wrote on September 18, 2006 3:54 PM Sweet, thanks for bringing that to our attention. I missed that also.
	Mr. Farlops wrote on September 18, 2006 10:47 PM For us Linuxites with the proper codecs installed: http://youtube.com/watch?v=S1GdD7UIlA0 (English.) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6751883919026669860 (French.) This totally slipped under my radar! Boy, I must be losing my science fiction film edge. Anyway, I'm gonna see this if only to see the visuals! Are they releasing it anywhere in the States with subtitles, like art houses or something? I'd like to see it in the original language even though I don't understand a lick of French. If not, since it's animation, dubbed is fine.
	Pacey wrote on September 19, 2006 4:46 PM It's worth seeing for the animation. It looks gorgeous. Unfortunately I felt a bit underwhelmed after watching it. Ideas wise it is pedestrian and it's hard to feel any involvement with any of the characters; but don't let my moaning dampen your curiosity! Besides, I'm waiting for the UK DVD release to watch it again so it can't have been all that bad.
	Mr. Farlops wrote on September 27, 2006 6:06 PM Darn this flick is not playing in Seattle. I guess I'll have to wait until DVD.

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I aim to understand, apply and develop science, technology and communications to achieve positive change. To this end, I am the owner and operator of Betterhumans, which I founded in 2002. I also work in interactive healthcare marketing, helping pharmaceutical and other healthcare organizations effectively use interactive technologies. Currently, I'm also working part-time on a masters degree at the University of Toronto in the history and philosophy of science and technology.