Death of a Fantastic Machine
Documentary

Death of a Fantastic Machine

Documentary film from 2025 by directors Axel Danielson and Maximilien Van Aertryck. 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.”

Release Date

June 10, 2025

Status

Released

Original Title

Death of a Fantastic Machine

Runtime

17min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Swedish