Possessed
Synopsis
This rich essay searches for new ways of being together in the age of social media. We arrange our lives to impress the gaze of others and have become accustomed to being seen. For many young people, however, the party is over. Neoliberalism has made murderous competition the norm; and in the meantime, the planet is dying. Following the unmasking of Facebook’s real motives, more and more people are deleting their Facebook accounts – but this often results in social death. The first image in POSSESSED sets the tone: liquefied lead runs over burning smartphones, followed by images of a devastated neighbourhood in Aleppo. Even the smartphones have not survived the attack. The chains of social media must be cast off, but the perpetual question remains: Who is looking out for you? Academics Alex Williams (University of East Anglia) and Nick Srnicek (King's College London) address this crucial question, along with other issues
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Schröder, Metahaven
- Screenplay & Story
- Metahaven
- Original Score
- Laurel Halo
- Original Title
- Possessed
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Dutch Mountain Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Schröder, Metahaven
Metahaven
Laurel Halo
Remko Schnorr
Wouter van Luijn, Rob Schröder, Metahaven
Wilant Boekelman, René Huybrechtse
Department Leadership Roster
Remko Schnorr
Director of Photography
Metahaven
Writer
Rob Schröder
Director
Metahaven
Director
Wilant Boekelman
Producer
Ella Plevin
Costume Design
René Huybrechtse
Producer
Wouter van Luijn
Editor
Rob Schröder
Editor
Laurel Halo
Original Music Composer
Metahaven
Editor
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What is Possessed about?
This rich essay searches for new ways of being together in the age of social media. We arrange our lives to impress the gaze of others and have become accustomed to being seen. For many young people, however, the party is over. Neoliberalism has made murderous competition the norm; and in the meantime, the planet is dying. Following the unmasking of Facebook’s real motives, more and more people are deleting their Facebook accounts – but this often results in social death. The first image in POSSESSED sets the tone: liquefied lead runs over burning smartphones, followed by images of a devastated neighbourhood in Aleppo. Even the smartphones have not survived the attack. The chains of social media must be cast off, but the perpetual question remains: Who is looking out for you? Academics Alex Williams (University of East Anglia) and Nick Srnicek (King's College London) address this crucial question, along with other issues
Who directed Possessed?
Possessed was directed by Rob Schröder, Metahaven.
Who stars in Possessed?
The principal cast of Possessed includes Shelby Cork, Olivia Lonsdale.
When was Possessed released and how long is it?
Possessed was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Possessed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Possessed was composed by Laurel Halo.