METROPIA is taking place in a not-so-distant, terrifying Europe. The world is running out of oil and the net of undergrounds has been connected, creating a gigantic web underneath Europe. Roger from Farsta (a suburb of Stockholm) tries to stay away from the underground. He thinks it’s unpleasant and he sometimes hear strange voices in is head.One day Roger finds out that his life is controlled in every detail. He tries to break free. To succeed he needs super-model Nina to help him. Or is it maybe Nina that needs Roger?
Tarik Saleh's dark, Kafka-esque animated feature Metropia is one we've been following in the pages of Twitch for quite some time now. Drawn in by the fascinating concept and compelling imagery - to say nothing of the inspired voice cast, which includes Vincent Gallo, Juliette Lewis and Udo Kier - this has clearly be one to watch. The extended promo that was screened in Berlin confirmed my early suspicions that this was something special, and that promo was quickly followed by the first publicly released teaser. And now, just days before the film will debut in the Cannes Marche Du Film, we've got an extended clip to share. Find it along with the teaser below the break.
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