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Death of a Fantastic Machine

Death of a Fantastic Machine

202517m
Documentary

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2025

Runtime

17m

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A short film about how economic interests have, throughout history, influenced how we use the camera — from the earliest photographs to today’s algorithms and AI. This visual essay expands on themes from the acclaimed documentary about the history of the camera and our relationship to it, “And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine.”

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Status
Released
Runtime
17m
Jun 10, 2025
Digital Release
Jun 10, 2025
Languages
Swedish
Director
Axel Danielson
Axel Danielson
Maximilien Van Aertryck
Production
Plattform Produktion
Plattform Produktion
Lion Hill Production
Lion Hill Production
Film i Väst
Film i Väst
SVT
SVT

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