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Almost Human

Name: Almost Human
Director: Jeppe Rønde
Released: 2019
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2019

Director

Jeppe Rønde

Runtime

91 minutes

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Almost Human functions as a conceptual inquiry into the boundaries between biological life and artificial intelligence. It prioritizes intellectual depth and the deconstruction of human exceptionalism over broad demographic representation. The film succeeds in challenging anthropocentric norms through a multidisciplinary framework. By using philosophers and programmers, it shifts the conversation from technological utility to the ontological implications of consciousness. However, the documentary lacks multi-layered casting and identity-driven narratives. The demographic profile remains largely homogeneous, reflecting a specific Western academic circle rather than a global or diverse social spectrum.

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Category Breakdown

Does Almost Human have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses more on scientific inquiry than on social or romantic dynamics related to identity.

How does Almost Human portray gender?

Fair

Gender representation is neutral, reflecting the professional nature of the academic contributors. The film presents a balanced intellectual environment without reinforcing traditional patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Almost Human?

Fair

The contributors are mostly European academics, reflecting the film's Danish origins. While avoiding stereotypes, the cast remains relatively homogeneous in terms of ethnicity.

How does Almost Human represent religion and culture?

Good

The film promotes secularism and intellectual skepticism through philosophical thought experiments. It frames humanity as a fluid social construct rather than a divinely ordained entity.

Does Almost Human include disability representation?

Fair

The film explores neurodivergence and the 'otherness' of non-human intelligence. It offers a sophisticated subtextual look at cognitive diversity and varied forms of intelligence.

Present on Screen

Successfully deconstructs traditional human exceptionalism through scientific inquiry.
Provides a sophisticated subtextual exploration of cognitive diversity and neurodivergence.
Promotes a progressive, secular worldview by prioritizing philosophical thought experiments.

Limited or Absent

Lacks multi-layered casting and diverse identity-driven narratives.
Maintains a relatively homogeneous demographic profile centered on European academics.
Does not feature explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight-centered narratives.

Official Synopsis

The filmmaker Jeppe Rønde has invited 10 of the world's foremost researchers - and a robot! - to rethink our relationship with technology and its dilemmas from the outside. Philosophers, anthropologists, archaeologists and programmers show us through their thought experiments that our relationship with technology is just as much about our relationship with ourselves.

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