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28 Jan – 7 Feb 2027

Superbad

Ben Benjamin | USA | 2000 | | IFFR 2001

Superbad is a site that is continually changing, that does not seem to have a clear narrative component. The many layers of the site and the beautiful graphic design make it almost as addictive as a one-armed bandit. You seem to be at the mercy of chance, because there is no way to navigate rationally. Among the things that crop up: A grisly man with red eyes, Chairman Mao, the collapse of the Soviet Empire (who comes next?).

Also in this combined programme

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  • Smile

    A silent, abstract film about the lovers Nick in Brussels and Sarah in Tokyo who communicate with each other via Internet. Radtke thought up symbols…

  • 1999

    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…

  • Artist’s Statement no. 45.730.944: The Perfect Artistic Webs

    A white screen with black letters. Jazz. While we are used to being overwhelmed by images, Chang Young-Hae only uses text in his minimalist design.…
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Film details

Country of production
USA
Year
2000
Festival edition
IFFR 2001
Medium/Format
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Premiere status
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