The Scent of Beetroot and the People who Live Forever

| Spaces of Tomorrow
(BALi, KulturBahnhof Kassel)

A scientist discovers the key to immortality: the scent of beetroot. Through its excessive use, an impenetrable magenta atmosphere soon envelops the entire planet. Immortality spreads like a virus: death is not only avoidable, but impossible. In real interviews, the inhabitants talk about their lives in this dystopian utopia.

  • Duration: 12 Min.
  • Countries: Germany
  • Languages: German
  • Subtitles: English
  • Production year: 2023

  • Director: Petra Stipetić, Maren Wiese
  • Sound: Christian Wittmoser
  • Music: Thomas Höhl
  • Nominated: Goldener Hercules