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A.I. Rising
A.I. Rising
2018 ·85 min ·Serbia, United States of America ·R 16+
5.2
IMDb 4.9 КП 5.2
Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Director: Lazar Bodroza
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On a lonely mission to Alpha Centauri, Milutin is teamed up with Nimani 1345, a female cyborg designed to fulfill his every need. At first thrilled to be able to control her, Sebastian grows tired of having his desires fulfilled so easily. Longing for human intimacy, Sebastian alters Nimani's programmed responses, but in doing so he risks the mission's security — and his own life.

Budget: $395,168
Sebastian Cavazza
Actor
Stoya
Actor
Marusa Majer
Actor
🏆9 wins & 7 nominations total

A.I. Rising is a polarizing, low-budget Serbian sci-fi drama that functions more as an isolated chamber piece than a grand space epic. While it successfully uses minimalist aesthetics and a tight focus on human-android dynamics to explore philosophical questions, it is frequently criticized for its uneven pacing, thin screenplay, and controversial reliance on erotic tropes.

Theme The film prioritizes a claustrophobic, character-driven exploration of human-AI dynamics over traditional science fiction spectacle or world-building.
Acting The lead actors provide commendable performances that anchor the central relationship, effectively conveying the growing tension between human desire and algorithmic responses.
Cinematography The visual presentation is striking, utilizing effective neon lighting and cinematography to elevate the modest, industrial set design of the ship.
Screenplay The narrative structure and character motivations are underdeveloped, leading to a clunky execution that relies too heavily on exposition rather than visual storytelling.
Originality The erotic content is divisive: some praise it as artistic, minimalist, and integral to the theme, while others dismiss it as a shallow, repetitive, or poorly motivated trope.
Pacing The pacing is a point of contention; some viewers appreciate the meditative, slow-burn approach, while others find the film boring and devoid of momentum until very late in the runtime.
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