Arcadia

Saw this when I was young and in hospital, must have been around 1990 when it was released. Though I forgot it's name, this short stayed with me as a fond memory for it's rather unique take on a future dystopia.

In a world that is threatening and evil, the main character tries to learn how to be nice through an interactive arcade video game. This is seen as a very problematic behaviour.

The ending is thought provoking.

Well acted with unknown, to me at least, actors in the main roles. This short is made on a small budget and it shows in some of the special effects, but it still very well made. The world building over its eleven minute run time is quite impressive.

I absolutely recommend it.