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Death of a Fantastic Machine

202517mAxel Danielson,Maximilien Van Aertryck

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A short film about how economic interests have, throughout history, influenced how we use the camera — from the earliest photographs to today’s algorithms and AI. This visual essay expands on themes from the acclaimed documentary about the history of the camera and our relationship to it, “And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine.”

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What is Death of a Fantastic Machine (2025) about?

A short film about how economic interests have, throughout history, influenced how we use the camera — from the earliest photographs to today’s algorithms and AI. This visual essay expands on themes from the acclaimed documentary about the history of the camera and our relationship to it, “And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine.”

Who stars in Death of a Fantastic Machine?

Death of a Fantastic Machine stars Maximilien Van Aertryck (Self - Narrator (voice)), Park Dietz (Self (archive footage)), Tucker Carlson (Self (archive footage)), Reed Hastings (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Axel Danielson.

How long is Death of a Fantastic Machine?

Death of a Fantastic Machine has a runtime of 17 min and premiered in 2025.

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