The first season consists of three episodes, each ranging from 40Min to 60Min. They tell three different stories. There is no direct connection between the three stories, but they express a common theme, that is, panic about technology.
The first story tells how in this information age we live in, how an ordinary person used public opinion to let the head of a country to molest a pig with the face of all human beings.
You might laugh because it sounds absurd, but after watching this episode you probably won't be able to because the narrative style is so real, you'll be in the prime minister's point of view with deep sympathy, you You will panic about the moral kidnapping of people by the Internet. You will examine and condemn the curiosity of the masses, but you have to admit that you are also a member of these masses. The most chilling thing is that you will find everything in the film. It is possible to happen now.
The second story is about the control and oppression of human beings by future technology. After people were born from the culture medium, they were placed under house arrest between pieces of screen. They concentrated their whole life energy on the screen, but in exchange for nothingness . Looking back on us now, what have we spent most of the time on electronic devices in exchange for us? In this era of rapid technological development, have we become the masters of technology or the slaves of technology?
The third story is about how a human-benefiting machine that can make people never forget allows a person with a good life to ruin his own life.
While our innate abilities are indulged by technology, we become increasingly egotistical, suspicious, and unscrupulous, making life worse and worse. This makes people think, is relying too much on technology to benefit mankind or destroy mankind?
The show is well-made, with natural narration and smooth editing. The director also deliberately reduced the use of background music, combined with a large number of hand-held camera lenses to make the audience feel like they are on the scene while watching, and it is also convenient to let the audience's heart follow the plot. The advancement and ups and downs, resulting in their own thinking.
Three short stories respectively reveal the kidnapping, restraint and connivance of people by technology. At the same time, the dramatic plot, bizarre future vision and strong dark humor style presented to the audience in the film will also make the audience happy. Happy to be immersed in it. That's what I admire most about this show: it can focus on the depth of the story and make it entertaining in a short period of time.
However, I remind everyone that although this show does not have scenes that are too violent, the atmosphere created is very depressing and the tone is too heavy and dark, so it is likely to cause discomfort when you watch it. Those with poor psychological capacity should not try to watch without the company of a small partner.
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