Electric Child
- Michela Pini
- Aurelius Eisenreich
- Simon Jaquemet
- Elliott Crosset Hove
- Rila Fukushima
- Sandra Guldberg Kampp
companies
- 8horses
- Perron X
- unafilm
- Revolver
- Epic media
- 9 August 2024 (2024-08-09) (Switzerland)[2]
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Philippines
Electric Child is a 2024 internationally co-produced science fiction film written and directed by Simon Jaquemet and starring Elliott Crosset Hove, Rila Fukushima, and Sandra Guldberg Kampp.[1][3]
Premise
A computer scientist working on a new form of artificial intelligence makes a deal with his creation to save his newborn son with a serious illness. This agreement has unforeseen consequences for humankind.[4]
Cast
- Elliott Crosset Hove
- Rila Fukushima
- Sandra Guldberg Kampp
- João Nunes Monteiro
- Helen Schneider
Production
Fundraising for Electric Child began at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival. The filmmakers sought additional financial support at the Gap-Financing Market at the Venice Production Bridge during the 2021 Venice Film Festival.[3] Filming took place in Germany, Switzerland, and the Philippines.[4]
Release
Electric Child was selected to premiere at the 77th Locarno Film Festival on 9 August 2024.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Electric Child". Electric Child. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Electric Child". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b Foreman, Liza. "Swiss Director Simon Jaquemet Explores World of A.I. in Sci-Fi Thriller 'Electric Child'". Variety. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b Ntim, Zac. "'Electric Child:' First Look At 'Godland' Star Elliott Crosset Hove In Sci-Fi Thriller From 'I Am Not A Witch' Producer". Deadline. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
External links
- Electric Child at IMDb