Nederlands Filmhuis Denhaag

Raúl Struik, Ion Adrian, Rada Skumova, Suzanne Lub

ROOTS 10: how does the future look?

ROOTS 10 includes 'Slopmachine' by Raúl Struik, 'Adventum' by Ion Adrian and 'The Endless Voyage' by Rada Skumova & Suzanne Lub.

As technology advances and the world around us changes, questions of power, ethics and responsibility become increasingly urgent. These films imagine worlds in which corporations shape human behaviour, innovation comes at a cost and the pursuit of progress threatens to spiral out of control. Through satire, science fiction and dystopian storytelling, they hold up a mirror to the systems shaping our present and future.

Slopmachine – Raúl Struik

Slop Inc. is a sinister tech company determined to keep users hooked on its social media platform, Slopmedia, through an endless stream of content. When one unsuspecting user loses access, the company resorts to increasingly absurd tactics to win back their attention, exposing the darker intentions behind the attention economy.

Adventum – Ion Adrian

On Callisto, two executives at the corporation NovaCorp clash over the launch of a technology capable of reading people's desires and needs. While Alex is determined to push ahead at almost any cost, John questions the ethical consequences, turning their disagreement into a confrontation with unexpected repercussions.

The Endless Voyage – Rada Skumova & Suzanne Lub

In a flooded world, a luxurious Ark offers the wealthy survivors the illusion of salvation, allowing them to continue consuming without restraint. As they ignore the destruction around them and celebrate their supposed endless voyage, this dystopian satire exposes the absurdity of privilege, excess and humanity's refusal to confront its own downfall.

After the screenings, join us for a Q&A with the filmmakers. Don't forget to cast your vote for the ROOTS Audience Award!

Regisseur Raúl Struik, Ion Adrian, Rada Skumova, Suzanne Lub
Cast N/A
Land Nederland
Taal Various
Ondertiteling Engels
Speelduur 45 min
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