Deep Dive: Eternal You (2024)
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Eternal You is a 2024 German-American documentary directed by Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck. The film follows artificial intelligence startups that create digital avatars for individuals who have passed away. It examines the implications of commercializing immortality through technology, raising questions about memory, grief, and the human experience of loss.
The documentary had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024. It is set to be released in Germany on June 20, 2024, by Farbfilm Verleih, after screenings at various film festivals including CPH:DOX and Hot Docs. The film has received generally favorable reviews, with a 92% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Why Watch
- •See AI startups creating digital avatars for the deceased.
- •Find out what immortality as a product means.
- •Meet the filmmakers Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck.
Did You Know
•The film premiered at Sundance on January 20, 2024.
•It will be released in Germany on June 20, 2024.
•92% of 13 critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are positive.
•Metacritic assigned the film a score of 73 out of 100 based on 5 critics.
Perfect For
Digital technology enthusiastsFans of documentary filmsThose interested in grief and memory