The Herald

The Herald poster

The first installment of the ARK Trilogy, adapted from Cui Lei's science fiction novella, Guide to Quantum Civilization. It focuses on a near-future story of Eve, an artificial intelligence robot during the quiet arrival of the four-dimensional beings, who fabricate a perfect set of lies by using the mystery of Kevin's origins, to shatter Darwinian evolution theory and leads everyone to believe that the Earth is merely an "ark" system, that triggers the beginning of a chronicle of the exploring the mysteries of human origins and extraterrestrial civilizations.

Director: Cui Lei
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Runtime: 95 min

Cast

Screenplay

Production: Lightburst Pictures, A Voice Films
Country: China, Germany, United States of America
Language: 普通话, English
Original Language: en

Themes

AI and Robot Uprising, Robot Rights and AI Consciousness, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, Cybernetic Warfare and Future Tech, Cyberpunk Action and Robotic Rebel

Keywords

artificial intelligence (a.i.), based on novel or book, robot

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Herald about?
The first installment of the ARK Trilogy, adapted from Cui Lei's science fiction novella, Guide to Quantum Civilization. It focuses on a near-future story of Eve, an artificial intelligence robot during the quiet arrival of the four-dimensional beings, who fabricate a perfect set of lies by using the mystery of Kevin's origins, to shatter Darwinian evolution theory and leads everyone to believe that the Earth is merely an "ark" system, that triggers the beginning of a chronicle of the exploring the mysteries of human origins and extraterrestrial civilizations.
Who directed The Herald?
The Herald was directed by Cui Lei.
Who stars in The Herald?
The Herald stars Yu Xuan, Alexandre Bailly, Anthony Gavard, Diana Hübel, Herman Lau.
How long is The Herald?
The Herald has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Herald?
The Herald is a Science Fiction, Action, Thriller film.
Where was The Herald produced?
The Herald was produced in China, Germany, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Herald?
The themes of The Herald include: AI and Robot Uprising, Robot Rights and AI Consciousness, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, Cybernetic Warfare and Future Tech, Cyberpunk Action and Robotic Rebel.