Electric Child is a 2024 internationally co-produced science fiction film written and directed by Simon Jaquemet and starring Elliott Crosset Hove, Rila Fukushima, and Sandra Guldberg Kampp.[1][3]

Electric Child
Directed bySimon Jaquemet[1]
Screenplay bySimon Jaquemet
Produced by
  • Michela Pini
  • Aurelius Eisenreich
  • Simon Jaquemet
Starring
CinematographyGabriel Sandru
Edited byCaterina Mona
Music byWiwek Mahabali
Production
companies
  • 8horses
  • Perron X
  • unafilm
  • Revolver
  • Epic media
Release date
Running time
118 minutes
Countries
LanguageEnglish

Premise

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A computer scientist working on a new form of artificial intelligence makes a deal with his creation to save his newborn son with a serious illness. This agreement has unforeseen consequences for humankind.[4]

Cast

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Production

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Fundraising for Electric Child began at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival. The filmmakers sought additional financial support at the Gap-Financing Market at the Venice Production Bridge during the 2021 Venice Film Festival.[3] Filming took place in Germany, Switzerland, and the Philippines.[4]

Release

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Electric Child was selected to premiere at the 77th Locarno Film Festival on 9 August 2024.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Electric Child". Electric Child. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Electric Child". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b Foreman, Liza. "Swiss Director Simon Jaquemet Explores World of A.I. in Sci-Fi Thriller 'Electric Child'". Variety. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Ntim, Zac. "'Electric Child:' First Look At 'Godland' Star Elliott Crosset Hove In Sci-Fi Thriller From 'I Am Not A Witch' Producer". Deadline. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
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