Anna Daniels
Asif Kapadia, known for his acclaimed documentaries such as “Amy” and “Senna,” ventures into speculative fiction with his new film, 2073. Debuting at the Venice Film Festival, this project presents a dark vision of a potential future shaped by extensive surveillance, oppressive governments, and environmental crises.
2073 Poster
2073 blurs reality and fiction by using archival footage and cinematic storytelling. The film features Samantha Morton and Naomi Ackie in leading roles, grounding the dystopian narrative. Following a character named Ghost, the plot unfolds in a repressive New San Francisco controlled by a coalition of Libertarians, Dictators, and Tech magnates. It portrays a world where freedom is merely an illusion, dissent is suppressed, and constant surveillance is the norm.
Kapadia’s work is influenced by Chris Marker’s 1962 masterpiece, La Jetée, which also inspired Terry Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys. This link underscores 2073 as a cautionary tale on pressing issues like democratic decline, neo-fascism, and climate crises.
While 2073 premieres at Venice out of competition and will be released by Neon, U.S. viewers will have to wait for a release date. With its impactful message and innovative narrative, 2073 is poised to captivate audiences seeking thought-provoking cinema.
2073 Trailer
2073 – Official Trailer
It’s the year 2073, and the worst fears of modern life have been realized. Surveillance drones fill the burnt orange skies and militarized police roam the wrecked streets, while survivors hide away underground, struggling to remember a free and hopeful existence.
