Machines Don't Die (2022)
The work approaches the relation between digital objects and machines in the material dimension. Data is often embodied in advanced digital devices with glistening surface, yet the hardware of the machines becomes ‘junk’ as soon as its functionality fades and eventually gets thrown away. The work traces such material remnants in the processes of handling the electronic waste and recycling value chain, in which the mineral and metal that once belonged to electronic devices are re-absorbed into the reproduction cycle. Such processes of deterioration of digital objects are parallel to the history of resource extraction, and ultimately, geologic time.
Director: Lee Eun-hee
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: December 31, 2022
Cinematography: Jung Grim
Editing: Lee Eun-hee
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Lee Eun-hee
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Machines Don't Die about?
- The work approaches the relation between digital objects and machines in the material dimension. Data is often embodied in advanced digital devices with glistening surface, yet the hardware of the machines becomes ‘junk’ as soon as its functionality fades and eventually gets thrown away. The work traces such material remnants in the processes of handling the electronic waste and recycling value chain, in which the mineral and metal that once belonged to electronic devices are re-absorbed into the reproduction cycle. Such processes of deterioration of digital objects are parallel to the history of resource extraction, and ultimately, geologic time.
- Who directed Machines Don't Die?
- Machines Don't Die was directed by Lee Eun-hee.
- How long is Machines Don't Die?
- Machines Don't Die has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- Where was Machines Don't Die produced?
- Machines Don't Die was produced in South Korea.