Man vs. Snake

In 1984, a teenage boy named Timothy McVey (unrelated to the notorious terrorist) became engrossed in the arcade game Nibbler. Over the next months, he poured himself into the high-score chase, meticulously perfecting his strategy and spending an astonishing 44.5 hours in front of the screen. Finally, he believed he had done it - scored one billion points - an achievement that would hold the world record for decades to come.However, as time went on, Timothy's triumph began to feel less like a personal accomplishment and more like an unshakeable albatross. He could never escape the shadow of his own past success or the incessant questions about whether someone else could break his record. As the world around him changed, with arcades fading into obsolescence and gaming shifting to consoles, Timothy found himself stuck in a time loop, constantly reliving the days when he was just a teenager chasing digital glory.The film explores this fascinating tale of obsession, the power of perseverance, and the struggle of trying to outrun the past. As the story unfolds, we see how Timothy's pursuit of the world record in Nibbler shaped his life, and how the relentless ticking of that shiny quarter kept him tethered to a bygone era. Through both heart-pounding gameplay sequences and intimate glimpses into Timothy's personal life, the film paints a captivating portrait of an individual caught in the crossfire between the fleeting nature of fame and the enduring power of ambition.