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On the Edge of Transcendence

On the Edge of Transcendence

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On the Edge of Transcendence

"A journey through tragedy and transcendence."

2024

0h 8m

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An animated anthology exploring the themes of death, dehumanisation, and transcendence through three interconnected short films: "Fragile Symphony," "World of Grey Men," and "Guardless".

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Directed by: Yash Kumar
Written by: Yash Kumar

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