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NotesPlastic Bag is a short film by the acclaimed director Ramin Bahrani and explores the journey of a plastic bag as it sets out to trace its existence and its maker. The film depicts how the bag struggles with its immortality and travels across America filled with mixed experiences, before settling down into the trash patch of the Pacific Ocean.
At nearly 20 minutes, this is probably a bit much, but I ended up watching the whole thing — it has moments both funny and surprisingly effective. Within a minute or two you’ll get the gist.
But check it: The bag is voiced by Werner Herzog! No kidding!
Via PSFK .
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