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autonomous technology

12 films · 3 directors

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FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004 · Michel Gondry
Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6
2014 · Chris Williams & Don Hall
Her
Her
2013 · Spike Jonze
A Dedicated Machine
A Dedicated Machine
2009 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Paprika
Paprika
2006 · Satoshi Kon
Ringu
Ringu
1998 · Hideo Nakata
Dracula
Dracula
2026 · Radu Jude
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
2026 · Gore Verbinski
Peak Everything
Peak Everything
2026 · Anne Émond
Sheep in the Box
Sheep in the Box
2026 · Hirokazu Kore-eda
The King of The Internet
The King of The Internet
2026 · Fabrício Bittar
Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe
Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe
1959 · Jean Renoir
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Alex Garland → United Kingdom

His films Ex Machina and Devs meticulously explore the philosophical and ethical implications of creating autonomous artificial intelligence and the boundaries between creator and creation.

Spike Jonze → United States

Her (2013) profoundly examines human relationships with autonomous AI systems, exploring consciousness, dependency, and the nature of connection in an increasingly automated world.

Denis Villeneuve → Canada

Blade Runner 2049 deeply investigates what it means to be autonomous versus controlled, blending philosophical inquiry with stunning visuals to question identity and free will.

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