

In the Shallows
Director: Arash Akhgari
Walking down the street or sitting on a commuter train, few of us can resist the siren song of that small, illuminated device in our pockets. Through a carefully choreographed collision of hand-made sculptural collages and ink and paint animation, In the Shallows, by first-time NFB filmmaker Arash Akhgari, takes us on a deep dive into the shallow and fragmented world of news, entertainment and ads, where we can easily drown in the dangerous allure of mass media intoxication.
In brief
In the Shallows (2024) is a animation film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 4min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is In the Shallows?
In the Shallows runs 4 minutes (4min).
What rating does In the Shallows have?
In the Shallows has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 2 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is In the Shallows from?
In the Shallows was released in 2024.
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