Outlier

Set in a near-future, a brilliant but reclusive coder named Elias dedicates his life to developing an artificial intelligence capable of predicting global crises. His work becomes increasingly desperate as he grapples with personal loss and the ethical implications of his creation. When a catastrophic event looms, Elias must confront whether his AI is a savior or a harbinger of a new kind of doom.

Outlier received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for Paul Mescal's performance and the film's thought-provoking exploration of technology and humanity. Some critics found the pacing occasionally slow, but the overall consensus lauded its ambition and emotional depth.

• Mesmerizing performance from Paul Mescal anchors a compelling sci-fi drama.

• A timely and intelligent examination of our reliance on technology and the nature of control.

• Visually striking with a narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's intelligent script and the emotional weight of its themes. Many appreciated the mature handling of complex scientific and philosophical ideas, though a segment found the ending somewhat ambiguous.

Nominated for Best Actor (Paul Mescal) at the Golden Globe Awards, Won Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival.

The distinctive, minimalist apartment set designed for Elias was inspired by the stark aesthetic of brutalist architecture, intended to reflect his isolated and controlled worldview.