Death of a Fantastic Machine

From camera to artificial intelligence — how has the power of images changed, and why is it becoming increasingly difficult to tell what’s real and what’s not?

From the camera’s invention as a tool of truth to today’s AI-generated images, “Death of a Fantastic Machine” traces how economic incentives shaped what gets filmed and why. Through archival footage, the film traces the shift from camera-captured reality to AI-generated imagery. In the age of the attention economy, distinguishing truth from fabrication has become harder than ever.

Uppsala Short Film Festival 2025
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2026

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