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Synthetic Pleasures

  • 19951995
  • 1h 25m
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6.8/10
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Iara Lee in Synthetic Pleasures (1995)
  • Documentary
Conceived as an electronic road movie, this documentary investigates cutting edge technologies and their influence on our culture as we approach the 21st century. It takes off from the idea ... Read allConceived as an electronic road movie, this documentary investigates cutting edge technologies and their influence on our culture as we approach the 21st century. It takes off from the idea that mankind's effort to tap the power of Nature has been so successful that a new world i... Read allConceived as an electronic road movie, this documentary investigates cutting edge technologies and their influence on our culture as we approach the 21st century. It takes off from the idea that mankind's effort to tap the power of Nature has been so successful that a new world is suddenly emerging,an artificial reality. Virtual Reality, digital and biotechnology, pla... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
121
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  • Director
    • Iara Lee
  • Stars
    • AlexEnglish
    • Scott Bakatman
    • John Perry Barlow
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  • Director
    • Iara Lee
  • Stars
    • AlexEnglish
    • Scott Bakatman
    • John Perry Barlow
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    • 2User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    AlexEnglish
    • Ernieas Ernie
    Scott Bakatman
    John Perry Barlow
    John Perry Barlow
    Robert Ettinger
    Robert Gurland
    Michio Kaku
    Michio Kaku
    • Self - Theoretical Physicistas Self - Theoretical Physicist
    • (as Dr. Michio Kaku)
    Jaron Lanier
    Jaron Lanier
    Timothy Leary
    Timothy Leary
    Max More
    • Selfas Self
    Orlan
    Orlan
    • Selfas Self
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      • Iara Lee
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    Ahead of its time - a trip worth taking
    If you're looking for some supreme eye candy with a little futurism - this is the movie for you. Iara Lee lets the subjects speak for themselves as she probes the outer rim of future consciousness. Begins with the hyperreality of Japanese recreational parks - and ends exploring the concept of digital soul capture via brain scan. Curious about cryogenics? Cyber-sex? A.I.? This film addresses them all - with a peppering of experts, artists and kooks. Some excellent ambient mixes provide the soundtrack....
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    • Dec 8, 2001

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • caipirinha productions
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Τεχνητές απολαύσεις
    • Filming locations
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Production company
      • Caipirinha Productions
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      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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