AIDOL
In a futuristic gaming world, superstar pursues comeback. Geomancer sequel plays with ideas on AI, fame and the power of megacorporations.
83'
United Kingdom
IFFR 2020
After her relationship with NYPD intelligence agent Gerard ends terribly, tired and disillusioned actress Stephanie hides in a house where a band is working on a record, which proves to be less of an escape than she imagined.
A self-described 'screwball thriller', Slow Machine defies the boundaries of genre and those of the reality of the film. It also transgresses into other art forms; music, literature and performance all seep into the dense and non-linear narrative, which is further underlined by the diverse cast consisting of performance artist Stephanie Hayes, indie darling Chloë Sevigny and musician Eleanor Friedberger. This narrative form is complemented by the use of 16mm film, which creates a visual tone both eerie and grungy, yet also soft and intimate. In the words of Philip Larkin, whose work and influence is apparent throughout the film, the "unbeatable slow machine" of life "brings what you'll get". The result is equally dark and playful.
IFFR 2020
Programme IFFR 2020
Representing the cutting edge of contemporary feature-length filmmaking, a selection of emerging talent working with original subject matter and an individual style.
Read more about this programmeIn a futuristic gaming world, superstar pursues comeback. Geomancer sequel plays with ideas on AI, fame and the power of megacorporations.
83'
United Kingdom
IFFR 2020
Air conditioners mysteriously fall from buildings in the Angolan capital. Pleasantly free film with a great soundtrack.
72'
Angola
IFFR 2020
Entrancing underwater footage of cenotes, or holy springs, in Yucatan, Mexico. Long-lost memories echo in a hallucinatory game of light and dark.
75'
Japan
IFFR 2020