The Lonely Orbit

Directed by Benjamin Morard, Frederic Siegel · 2019

Taking his dream job far from home, a satellite technician keeps loneliness at bay by texting his old friends nonstop — until a neglected satellite drifts out of orbit and the world's network starts to collapse.

Stylish 2D animation that turns our constant need to stay connected into a wry, poignant sci-fi parable.

Leaving for his dream job, a satellite technician keeps solitude at bay by constantly texting with his old friends. After neglecting his duties a satellite leaves its orbit which causes the world's network to collapse.

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