YWY, the Android (2017)

Set in a present-future, YWY, an indigenous android, talks with a GMO corn crop in the agricultural interior of Brazil. In a moment of intimacy, the woman, whom we come to understand is a field worker, and the plants talk about bodily rights, infertility, labor, and monocrops. As a human, the spectator is unable to hear the voice of the corn plants, perceiving the dialogue as a weird monologue. The film’s script is inspired by the writing of Brazilian author João Guimarães Rosa, in which dialogues are often expressed through the voice of a single person rather than two or more.

Director: Isadora Neves Marques
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 8 min
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Editing: Isadora Neves Marques
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is YWY, the Android about?
Set in a present-future, YWY, an indigenous android, talks with a GMO corn crop in the agricultural interior of Brazil. In a moment of intimacy, the woman, whom we come to understand is a field worker, and the plants talk about bodily rights, infertility, labor, and monocrops. As a human, the spectator is unable to hear the voice of the corn plants, perceiving the dialogue as a weird monologue. The film’s script is inspired by the writing of Brazilian author João Guimarães Rosa, in which dialogues are often expressed through the voice of a single person rather than two or more.
Who directed YWY, the Android?
YWY, the Android was directed by Isadora Neves Marques.
Who stars in YWY, the Android?
YWY, the Android stars Zahy Tentehar Guajajara.
How long is YWY, the Android?
YWY, the Android has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is YWY, the Android?
YWY, the Android is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
Where was YWY, the Android produced?
YWY, the Android was produced in Portugal.