The Meaning of Life
2005 · 13 min
Cast
Murwarid Abdiani Jaden Alexander Lance Anderson Karin Anger Laura Basler Kareen Battle
Credits
Written by: 
Don Hertzfeldt
Plot
A sprawling look at the evolution of humankind, over the course of a billion years.
Sinekatalog’s take
A sprawling animated meditation on evolution and absurdity in simple, wry drawings. It is funny, philosophical and visually rich. Great for viewers who enjoy offbeat shorts with big ideas.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (2,084 votes)
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