Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees

Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees

Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees

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Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees

1991

1h 25m

6.5(18 votes)

Science Fiction

Overview

Computer programmer/beekeeper Jacob gets a "television" implanted in his brain by a race of telekinetic bees, which causes him to experience severe hallucinations.

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ZDF

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Directing

David Blair

Jacob Maker

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Acting

Father Bessarion

Himself

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Writing

William S. Burroughs

James "Hive" Maker

William S. Burroughs

Editing

Florence Ormezzano

Alleellee Zillah

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Acting

Meg Savlov

Melissa Maker

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Acting

Meg Savlov

Himself

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