This CGI animation follows a self-driving police car in a desolate landscape. In dialogue with a built-in therapist, they contemplate the meaning of freedom and lament their uselessness. As their conversation ensues, it becomes increasingly clear in what kind of world our protagonist is living. Theta is part of Lawrence Lek’s Sinofuturist cinematic universe, in which he explores the psychological impact of technology on emerging forms of non-human life.
– Koen de Rooij
Featured in these combined programmes
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Ammodo Tiger Short Competition 5
This programme features new works by Reetu Sattar, Mischa Hedinger & Michela Flück, Lawrence Lek, and Tenzin Phuntsog.
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Ammodo Tiger Short Competition
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Short Film Marathon 2023
IFFR challenges you to a succession of short films, screened traditionally on the last Saturday of the festival.
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Short & Mid-length
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Film details
- Country of production
- UK
- Year
- 2023
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2023
- Length
- 12"
- Medium/Format
- DCP
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