Film Lens
Natan Castay's 'Human Not Human' focuses on the life of Natan, a former employee who became a 'Turker' after losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. He earns a fraction of a cent for each face he removes from Google Street View. The film adopts the persona of Otto, allowing Natan to reflect on the lives of digital laborers and the implications of their work in the gig economy.
The documentary examines the often-overlooked realities of gig economy workers, addressing the commodification of human effort in a digital landscape. Influenced by the themes of Samuel Beckett, it presents a critical view of the mind-numbing jobs that characterize this new form of labor, emphasizing the struggles faced by individuals in these roles.
Why Watch
- •Meet Natan, a Turker earning cents per task.
- •Find out how gig economy workers cope with digital labor.
- •See the impact of COVID-19 on employment.
Did You Know
•Natan lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
•The film has a duration of 39 minutes.
•It features a cast that includes Morgane Bienfait and Corian Chevalier.
•The documentary was produced in Belgium.
Perfect For
Gig economy insightsDigital labor issuesSamuel Beckett fans