Synopses

Deep inside a cave, a group of prisoners has been chained to a wall since childhood. Not only are their limbs immobilized by the chains, but their heads are also chained so that their eyes are fixed on a wall and can only see the shadows projected in front of them. These shadows are what they believe to be the truth. However, a new truth is revealed when one of the prisoners escapes the cave.

Saudi Filmmaker Fahmi Farouk Farahat uses his unique style to create a visual interpretation of Plato's masterpiece and perhaps the best known of his work, Allegory of the Cave from the book, The Republic.

The DVD includes a documentary with Dr. Claiton Kardajan, Professor of Philosophy, that further explores the Allegory of the Cave and helps us understand the meaning and importance of this great work by Plato and how it relates to our modern-day politics, religions, and social structure.

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Festivals

Best Experimental Film: Knight of Shorts Film Festival - California 2007

Official selection: Los Angeles Shorts Film Festival - California 2007

CSUF TV/Film Society Awards - California 2006

Nominated Best Short Film

Nominated Best Editing