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What does the singularity and the almost incomprehensible speed of AI’s development hold in store? When will a machine become conscious - and indeed, can it ever? Where does the boundary lie between humans and machines, and what happens if this boundary gradually becomes a grey area?

Drawing on popular sci-fi classics, works situated on the more distant horizons of cinema, as well as arthouse films and peripheral works marginalised from mainstream cinematic discourse, we explore one of the key recurring themes of futurists, quantum physicists and science fiction writers: is the rapid advancement of technology a blessing or a curse?

Let’s watch films and discuss them together!