Asif Kapadia's '2073' Paints a Chilling Vision of the Future
The docudrama, premiering at Venice Film Festival, explores a dystopian world shaped by climate change, authoritarianism, and tech dominance.
- '2073' blends documentary footage with a scripted narrative starring Samantha Morton.
- The film highlights the potential consequences of current global trends, including climate disasters and political extremism.
- Kapadia's work draws parallels between today's events and a dystopian future, questioning the trajectory of humanity.
- Key figures like Maria Ressa and Carole Cadwalladr provide insights into the erosion of democracy.
- The film avoids a hopeful conclusion, instead serving as a stark warning about the future.