Requiem for Synths (2025)

Art is the conscience of a nation.

Requiem for Synths is a four‑minute experimental short film written and directed by Mitzi Peirone. It stars the French techno DJ I Hate Models navigating a dystopian New York City on the eve of the 2024 US election. Produced by Renegade NYC in collaboration with Apelago Agency, the piece blends narrative and documentary elements into a “visual sonata” that probes the fracture of reality amid political crisis. Hil Steadman’s cinematography and Mark Markevans Evans’s original score underpin its brooding atmosphere. The film premiered on YouTube on 21 January 2025.

Director: Mitzi Peirone
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 4 min
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Production: Renegade NYC, Apelago Agency
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

street cinema, short film, urban dystopia, visual sonata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Requiem for Synths about?
Requiem for Synths is a four‑minute experimental short film written and directed by Mitzi Peirone. It stars the French techno DJ I Hate Models navigating a dystopian New York City on the eve of the 2024 US election. Produced by Renegade NYC in collaboration with Apelago Agency, the piece blends narrative and documentary elements into a “visual sonata” that probes the fracture of reality amid political crisis. Hil Steadman’s cinematography and Mark Markevans Evans’s original score underpin its brooding atmosphere. The film premiered on YouTube on 21 January 2025.
Who directed Requiem for Synths?
Requiem for Synths was directed by Mitzi Peirone.
Who stars in Requiem for Synths?
Requiem for Synths stars Guillaume Labadie, Neil Harrison, Robert John Burck.
How long is Requiem for Synths?
Requiem for Synths has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
What genre is Requiem for Synths?
Requiem for Synths is a Documentary film.
Where was Requiem for Synths produced?
Requiem for Synths was produced in United States of America.