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Technotise: Edit and I
Belgrade, 2074. Edit Stefanović, a psychology student, after failing the same university exam for the sixth time, decides to visit a dealer on the black market who installs a stolen military chip in her body that will record everything she sees to help her pass the exam. Edit also has a job at a scientific and social research company, in taking care of Abel Mustafov, an autistic math genius who discovered a formula that connects all forces in the world, but no computer was able to calculate it fully without becoming self-aware and shutting down immediately after that. After Edit sees the formula graph, the chip calculates the formula, and becomes able to "survive" thanks to its connection to Edit. It develops a parallel personality and affords her abilities greater than she ever imagined.
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Plot Summary
In a futuristic Belgrade dominated by corporations, a skilled computer hacker named Bojan is entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. When his girlfriend, an aspiring journalist, disappears after investigating illegal experiments, Bojan must use his hacking abilities to uncover the truth and rescue her. He finds himself up against a powerful corporation that controls every aspect of society, pushing the boundaries of human augmentation.
Critical Reception
Technotise: Edit and I received a mixed to positive reception, particularly noted for its ambitious cyberpunk themes and unique animation style for Serbian cinema. While some critics praised its narrative and visual originality, others found the pacing and certain plot elements to be uneven. It was generally seen as a significant achievement in animation from the region.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dark, atmospheric cyberpunk aesthetic and imaginative world-building.
Noted for its ambitious narrative that tackles themes of corporate control and technological advancement.
Some reviews pointed out occasional pacing issues and a plot that could become convoluted.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews and ratings for 'Technotise: Edit and I' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was created using a motion capture technique combined with 2D animation, which was a groundbreaking approach for Serbian animation at the time of its release.
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