Synthetic Pleasures (1995)
technology control passion
Conceived as an electronic road movie, this documentary investigates cutting edge technologies and their influence on our culture as we approach the 21st century. It takes off from the idea that mankind's effort to tap the power of Nature has been so successful that a new world is suddenly emerging,an artificial reality. Virtual Reality, digital and biotechnology, plastic surgery and mood-altering drugs promise seemingly unlimited powers to our bodies, and our selves. This film presents the implications of having access to such power as we all scramble to inhabit our latest science fictions.
Director: Iara Lee
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 13, 1995
Cast
- John Perry Barlow - Self
- Jeff Baxter - Self
- Scott Bukatman - Self
- Scott Frazier - Self
- Robert Gurland - Self
- Michio Kaku - Self
- Jaron Lanier - Self
- Timothy Leary - Self
- Max More - Self
- Orlan - Self
Screenplay
- John Kelsey (Script Consultant)
- Alan Brech (Script Consultant)
Cinematography: Marcus Hahn, Kramer Morgenthau
Editing: Andreas Troeger, Stacia Thompson
Production: Caipirinha Productions Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
virtual reality, technology, drugs, woman director, cyberculture
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More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Synthetic Pleasures about?
- Conceived as an electronic road movie, this documentary investigates cutting edge technologies and their influence on our culture as we approach the 21st century. It takes off from the idea that mankind's effort to tap the power of Nature has been so successful that a new world is suddenly emerging,an artificial reality. Virtual Reality, digital and biotechnology, plastic surgery and mood-altering drugs promise seemingly unlimited powers to our bodies, and our selves. This film presents the implications of having access to such power as we all scramble to inhabit our latest science fictions.
- Who directed Synthetic Pleasures?
- Synthetic Pleasures was directed by Iara Lee.
- Who stars in Synthetic Pleasures?
- Synthetic Pleasures stars John Perry Barlow, Jeff Baxter, Scott Bukatman, Scott Frazier, Robert Gurland, Michio Kaku.
- How long is Synthetic Pleasures?
- Synthetic Pleasures has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Synthetic Pleasures?
- Synthetic Pleasures is a Documentary film.
- Where was Synthetic Pleasures produced?
- Synthetic Pleasures was produced in United States of America.