Os Humores Artificiais
Portugal • 2016
Director
Synopsis
Taking Wittgenstein’s assertion that the most profound problems can only be discussed in the form of jokes as a starting point, OS HUMORES ARTIFICIAIS (“The Artificial Humors”) combines old-Hollywood aesthetics with documentary strategies to create a unique exploration of the anthropology of humor, indigenous identity, and artificial intelligence. The film follows a young girl from Brazil’s Xingu Indigenous Park to São Paulo, where she falls in love with a robot . . . who also happens to be a stand-up comedian.
Synopsis
Taking Wittgenstein’s assertion that the most profound problems can only be discussed in the form of jokes as a starting point, OS HUMORES ARTIFICIAIS (“The Artificial Humors”) combines old-Hollywood aesthetics with documentary strategies to create a unique exploration of the anthropology of humor, indigenous identity, and artificial intelligence. The film follows a young girl from Brazil’s Xingu Indigenous Park to São Paulo, where she falls in love with a robot . . . who also happens to be a stand-up comedian.
Credits
Crew
DirectorGabriel Abrantes
WriterGabriel Abrantes
CinematographerJorge Quintela
EditorMargarida Lucas
ProducerGabriel Abrantes
Cast
Margarida Lucasas Andy Coughman
Amanda Rodarteas Jo Yawalapiti
Gilda Nomacceas Claude Laroque
Ivo Mülleras Hans