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Black Cloud
2022·Movie
·11min·
Black Cloud fingerprint
Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension6
- Spectacle5
- Fast Pace4
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Melancholy6
- Pathos5
- Catharsis4
Humor
Some satire
Not a comedy at heart.
- Satire & Parody5
- Dark Humor4
- Absurdist Humor3
World
Technology, society, and the future
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Novelty7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Complexity8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Visual Stylization7
- Sound Centrality7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Black Cloud is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
All heart traits
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
LowSome satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumTechnology, society, and the future
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around technology, society, and the future. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Tech & Humanity10Human stories in a tech world.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Futuristic8Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Gaming8Video games and game culture.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Educational6Informative and instructive.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
Set within the fictional smart city of SimBeijing, the film follows a city surveillance AI as they discuss their troubles with their built-in therapy program called Guanyin. The video is made within the custom-made virtual world of SimBeijing: an intelligent replica of the Chinese capital built to test self-driving cars. In this fictional scenario, the smart city has turned into a ghost town. Accompanied by drive-through renders of SimBeijing, the narrator of this video is the eponymous ‘Black Cloud’, an urban management AI who governs the systems of an uninhabited cityscape. Over the course of the video, the viewer becomes aware of the reasons behind why the city has been abandoned.
AI DystopiaSmart City CritiquePsychological Sci-FiUrban SurveillanceSocial CommentaryVirtual WorldMelancholicPhilosophicalTechnological Anxiety
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Questions about Black Cloud
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Is Black Cloud worth watching?
54
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 29%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Black Cloud rated?
Disturbing imagerySuicide themes
Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.
How long is Black Cloud?
0 h 11 min
Black Cloud runs 0 h 11 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Black Cloud?
Critics29
Audiences80
Not quite. Audiences rate Black Cloud higher (80) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is Black Cloud in?
English
It was made in English.
What tropes does Black Cloud use?
After-Action Patch-UpThe AlcoholicManly TearsEven Evil Has StandardsGame FaceHeartbroken BadassDeterminatorBrooding Boy, Gentle GirlBerserk ButtonWhite Man's BurdenQuit Your WhiningSpirit Worldand 18 more
TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Black Cloud, including After-Action Patch-Up, The Alcoholic, Manly Tears.