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Computers Serve

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Risto Jarva | Finland | 1968 | 14' | | IFFR 2014

The futuristic aesthetics of Computers Serve offers an illustrative account of the history of computers, their prospects and the risks within, as seen in 1968. The voice-over accentuates the highly topical promulgation set against the dangers of monotonous office work and computer totalitarianism.

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Film details

Country of production
Finland
Year
1968
Festival edition
IFFR 2014
Length
14"
Medium/Format
35mm

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