2081
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2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is "finally equal...." The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage.
2081 is a 2009 science-fiction thriller that imagines a dystopian future where the government enforces absolute equality by physically handicapping the gifted and talented. Based on Kurt Vonnegut's classic short story, the film explores the dark consequences of enforced conformity through the eyes of those forced to hide their abilities.
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James CosmoGeorge Bergeron
Julie HagertyHazel Bergeron
Armie HammerHarrison Bergeron
Patricia ClarksonNarrator
James C. BurnsLead HG Man- Yuris SkujinsStuttering TV Anchor
- David HealyReplacement TV Anchor
- Alina FayeLead Ballerina
Beckie King'Prima' Ballerina
Tammy BruceDiana Moon Glampers
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When was 2081 released?
2081 was released on May 29, 2009.
What is the plot of 2081?
The film is set in a future where the 212th Amendment has made everyone equal by law. The Handicapper General enforces this by forcing the strong to wear weights, the beautiful to wear masks, and the intelligent to wear devices that emit loud noises to prevent them from using their advantages.
Is 2081 based on a book?
Yes, 2081 is an adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's acclaimed short story of the same name, which explores themes of enforced equality and individuality.
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