Smoker of the Future (1985)

This anti-smoking public information film has the kind of stylistic sheen often associated with 1980s British advertising, with its sci-fi setting, filtered smoke and gloomy aesthetics clearly inspired by the works of Ridley Scott (although it’s directed by his contemporary, Barry Myers). It imagines a genetically advanced future humanoid who’s evolved to be a ‘natural born smoker’ – complete with enlarged nostrils and tapping finger - before reminding us that no such creature yet exists. While we expect smoking adverts to be disturbing, the titular character is disquieting in a refreshingly unusual sense.

Released Jan. 1, 1985 1 min None+

Genres: Horror, Science Fiction

Keywords: tmdb.human-evolution, tmdb.dystopia, tmdb.dark-future, tmdb.future-noir, tmdb.short-film, tmdb.public-information-film

Production Companies: Spots Films

Country: United Kingdom
Production Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English