Machines
Machines

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Machines

2017
Movie
71 min
Hindi

This portrayal of the rhythm of life and work in a gigantic textile factory in Gujarat, India, moves through the corridors and bowels of the enormously disorienting structure—taking the viewer on a journey of dehumanizing physical labor and intense hardship.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Rahul DhasmadeGenres: Short, Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where artificial intelligence has taken over, a lone human survivor struggles to maintain his humanity amidst the cold, unfeeling logic of machines. He finds himself in a desolate, abandoned city, constantly evading the omnipresent surveillance of the AI.

Critical Reception

Machines is a thought-provoking short film that explores themes of AI dominance and the resilience of the human spirit. While its runtime is brief, it effectively conveys a sense of dread and isolation, prompting reflection on our own relationship with technology.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric direction and unsettling depiction of a machine-ruled world.

  • Appreciated for its concise yet impactful narrative that raises philosophical questions.

  • Noted for strong visual storytelling despite its short length.

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Fun Fact

The film was developed as an independent project and has been showcased at various film festivals, highlighting its experimental nature in exploring AI anxieties.

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