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29 Jan – 8 Feb 2026

1999

Aikawa Ichiro | USA | 1999 | | IFFR 2001

Satirical commentary by the Japanese designer Aikawa on Internet technology. The website opens different pop-ups and a synchronised animation appears that will not allow itself to be imprisoned within its windows. Despite the sly character, the site manages to find beauty in technology that usually only causes irritation.

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Film details

Country of production
USA
Year
1999
Festival edition
IFFR 2001
Medium/Format
-
Premiere status
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