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Archive (2020)

Archive poster
Directed by
Gavin Rothery
Genre
drama film, cyberpunk, science fiction film, dystopian film
Country
United Kingdom, United States, Hungary
Runtime
1h 45m
Rated
R
Rating
6.4 of 10 from 822 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In 2038, a scientist works on advanced artificial intelligence while trying to resurrect his deceased wife. He navigates isolation and ethical boundaries in a remote facility.

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What happens

Archive is a 2020 British science fiction film written and directed by Gavin Rothery, in his directorial debut. It stars Theo James, Stacy Martin, Rhona Mitra, Peter Ferdinando, Timea Maday Kinga and Toby Jones. Set in 2038, the film follows a scientist who is trying to advance artificial intelligence a step further than human beings, all while bringing his wife back from the dead. The film was originally set to premiere at South by Southwest in March 2020 but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It instead received a digital release with limited screenings in theatres around the United States on 10 July 2020. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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