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Katbot

Angela Martini | USA | 2000 | 4' | | IFFR 2001

Disguised as an exchange student, the extra-terrestrial creature Katbot infiltrates human society to study American youth culture. Through the website she can be followed in animation films, games, her reports and e-mail. The visitor can influence the story by sending Katbot e-mails; sometimes she replies.

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  • Online Caroline

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Film details

Country of production
USA
Year
2000
Festival edition
IFFR 2001
Length
4'
Medium/Format
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