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Science Fiction · Drama · Thriller · 2020

2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI, and his latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs—being reunited with his dead wife.

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“Death is not the end”

2020 Science Fiction · Drama · Thriller 1h 49m

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6.4 / 10

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2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI, and his latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs—being reunited with his dead wife.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Gavin Rothery

Written by

Gavin Rothery

Theo James

Theo James

George Almore

Stacy Martin

Stacy Martin

Jules Almore / J3 / J2 (voice)

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Simone

Peter Ferdinando

Peter Ferdinando

Tagg

Lia Williams

Lia Williams

House (voice)

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Vincent Sinclair

Richard Glover

Richard Glover

Melvin

Court is in session

Put Archive on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.