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In a hauntingly plausible vision of the near future, White Plastic Sky transports you to a world on the brink of extinction. In this darkly poetic tale, directors Tibor Bánóczki and Sarolta Szabó invite you to witness a society grappling with its own survival under the oppressive weight of a plastic dome. In a world where nature has withered away, humans face an unthinkable choice: embrace their transformation into life sustaining trees or defy the system to save the one they love. The film's stunning animation, realised through a mesmerising blend of rotoscoping and cutting-edge techniques, paints a vivid picture of a dystopian Budapest. Inside the dome, life carries on amidst the eerie, omnipresent white plastic sky, while the outside world languishes in barren desolation.As the clock inexorably ticks toward the age of 50, when every citizen's fate is sealed, a young man named Stefan embarks on a heart wrenching journey. Driven by an unwavering love for his wife Nóra, he dares to challenge the rigid rules of society. Their epic love story unfolds against the backdrop of an impending eco apocalypse, raising profound questions about humanity's responsibility to itself and the world. Bánóczki and Szabó's visionary storytelling is grounded in rigorous scientific research, making the film's fantasy-laden narrative all the more poignant. With every frame, they invite you to grapple with existential dilemmas, weaving a tapestry of collective versus individual choices, sacrifice, and the profound beauty that still exists in a world teetering on the precipice.White Plastic Sky is more than a film; it's a philosophical journey through a future that feels eerily possible. Join us as we traverse the boundaries of hope, love, and humanity in a world veiled by a white plastic sky.Raman Chawla