The Aquarium 2017
Peter Ahlén's chilling 2017 sci-fi short *The Aquarium* plunges viewers into a suffocating underground dystopia where generations of young adults toil in rigidly controlled clubs under the watchful gaze of a shadowy boss.
Director: Peter Ahlén
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Aquarium (2017) about?
*The Aquarium* follows Carla, a worker trapped in a subterranean world who runs the Aquarium Club, where she tends to members under strict rules. When she meets Zac, another club overseer, their chance encounter challenges the oppressive system and offers a glimpse of rebellion.
Who directed The Aquarium?
The Aquarium was directed by Peter Ahlén, a filmmaker known for crafting atmospheric and thought-provoking short films.
Who stars in The Aquarium?
The film features Maria Winther Nørgaard as Carla, Elias Munk as Zac, and Jonathan Bergholdt Jørgensen in a supporting role, alongside Peter Aalbæk Jensen and Asker Frølund Andersen.
Is The Aquarium (2017) worth watching?
While *The Aquarium* is a niche dystopian short with a runtime of just 30 minutes, its eerie atmosphere and themes of control and escape make it a compelling watch for fans of cerebral sci-fi. Its impact lies in its restraint and visual storytelling rather than conventional action.
How long is The Aquarium?
The Aquarium has a runtime of 30 minutes.
About The Aquarium (2017) — A Dystopian Short About Escape and Obsession
Peter Ahlén's chilling 2017 sci-fi short *The Aquarium* plunges viewers into a suffocating underground dystopia where generations of young adults toil in rigidly controlled clubs under the watchful gaze of a shadowy boss. Maria Winther Nørgaard stars as Carla, a caretaker at the Aquarium Club, where she tends to her assigned members in a cycle of loneliness and routine. When she crosses paths with Elias Munk's Zac, the Motor Club's overseer, their fleeting connection sparks the first glimmer of rebellion against a system designed to erase individuality.
With its claustrophobic atmosphere and themes of oppression and fleeting hope, *The Aquarium (2017)* blends minimalist storytelling with a haunting visual style to explore what happens when humanity is reduced to servitude. The film's brevity amplifies its impact, leaving audiences to ponder the price of conformity and the fragile nature of escape.