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 "Downsizing" Alexander Payne - 2017

20th October, 2020 

Join us for the  19th installment of the 4M Impact of technology on society, in the not too far future and the world face a future which is not too far off from our current quagmire. Natural disasters and catastrophes abound as a result of manmade climate change.  A technological solution to this environmental crisis arises and promises that technology can solve the crisis without natural consequences  

Plot

Touted as being an environmentally-friendly option to the climate catastrophe, many people choose to downsize for economic benefits - better economic outcomes, like higher living standards. When the kindly occupational therapist, Paul Safranek, undergoes the new procedure, finding himself in this brand-new life, he must choose between a sheltered life or making an impact in his own small way. Can he help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time?

 Language

The film will be screened in English subtitles. Chinese subtitles may be added depending on availability. 

Event Itinerary

19:00-19:15 Registrations 

19:15-21:30 Film screening 

21:30-22:00 Discussion

Registration

Price: 40 RMB

Please register on Yoopay. 

N.B.: All attendees must have a "green" health QR code and have been in Shanghai for more than 2 weeks.

Co-organizer 

Shanghai bunker film club, an underground (in all senses) film club focusing on screening high-quality movies from different times and countries.

Venue

Agora Space is an international co-working office located in Xuhui district, Shanghai. We are engineers, makers, traders, designers, and entrepreneurs working as freelancers or running startups or businesses.

Location