The Cave

The Cave

The Cave

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The Cave

1973

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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.

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Orson Welles

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Orson Welles

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