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The Machine streaming

2013 Movie Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Science Fiction 92 min Ages 17+
By: Caradog W. James With: Toby Stephens, Caity Lotz, Denis Lawson

Two artificial intelligence engineers come together as they work to create the first ever self-aware artificial intelligence. A veteran AI engineer secretly hopes to develop technology to help his diseased daughter, even if it means funding comes from the powerful Ministry of Defence (MoD). His new partner, a young woman gifted in the field of AI, is brought on after her breakthroughs are recognized by the MoD. Things go wrong when the MoD takes over and advances the researchers' work to the next level, teaching the AI to kill and follow MoD instructions with its new and nearly indestructible body.

Filmium rating
60%

Festival Achievements

International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2014
Selections:
IDFA Archive

Mood

Dark
Intense
Serious
Thought-Provoking
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Caradog W. James
Denis Lawson
Caity Lotz
Toby Stephens

Budget

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Digital Imagery
Futuristic Design
Grounded Visuals
Moody Lighting
Practical Effects
Visual Effects

Film Movements

British Sci-Fi

Narrative Structure

Multi-Threaded
Non-Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Gradual Build-Up
Moderate Pace
Plot-Driven
Suspenseful

Runtime

Short Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Synth-Heavy Music

Style

Atmospheric
Cinematic
Futuristic
Sci-Fi
Science Fiction
Stylized

Time-Period

Futuristic
Near-Future

Central Conflict

Ai Sentience
Human-Machine Rebellion
Moral Autonomy

Characters

Cyborgs
Military Personnel
Scientists

Ending

Hopeful
New Beginnings
Rebellion

Historical Context

Cold War Allegory
Near-Future

Key Plot Points

Creation Of Self-Aware Ai
Cyborg Rebellion
Moral Dilemmas

Plot

Artificial Intelligence
Cyborgs
Ethical Dilemmas
Human Vs. Machine
Military Experimentation

Setting

Futuristic Uk
Futuristic War
Underground Military Base
United Kingdom

Shooting Location

Underground Military Base
Wales

Theme

Artificial Intelligence
Human Condition
Humanity
Morality

Genre

Drama
Science Fiction
Thriller

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Sci-Fi Fans
Science Fiction Fans
Thought-Provoking
Thoughtful Viewers

Titles

The Machine

Reception

Awards Recognition
Bafta Cymru Awards
Festival Recognition
Mixed Reviews
Positive Reviews
Thematic Depth

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Release Year

2013
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