What If? Potatoes Ruled Mars!

By Changran Zhao, Junhan Guo, Jiawei Li, Zhiyong Fu

Video & Animation

This short film, generated through artificial intelligence, is framed within the imaginative and satirical premise: “What if potatoes ruled Mars?” Adopting a unique non-human perspective, the narrative anthropomorphizes potatoes by endowing them with consciousness and constructing an imagined potato civilization. Through this lens, the film offers a reflective critique on human endeavors to colonize Mars. By juxtaposing the gravitas of aerospace exploration with elements of whimsical humor, the work serves to demystify the scientific pursuit of space, rendering it more accessible to the general public. In doing so, it fosters public engagement with the broader discourse on space exploration, ignites curiosity about the cosmos, and underscores the enduring human spirit of exploration and aspiration. Through its playful yet thought-provoking approach, the film invites audiences to contemplate the transformative power of imagination and the resilience of human dreams.