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Oscar nominees Maria Balakova and David Strathairn topline O Horizon, an upcoming drama about a neuroscientist (Balakova) who can communicate with her late father (Strathairn) thanks to a new technology. Hitting New York (June 12) and Los Angeles (June 19) theaters next month, the picture is written and directed by Emmy winning filmmaker Madeleine Rotzler. Check out the trailer and discover more info on the film below!
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Although the trailer offers its share of comedic moments, it also shows the huge controversy behind the narrative. If neuroscientist Abby (Maria Bakalova) communicates with her late father (David Strathairn) through AI, how will that negatively impact her life. Since AI can already generate one’s voice and image, communicating with past loved ones must be around the corner?
Madeleine Rotzler Is An Acclaimed Documentarian
Along with O Horizon, director Madeleine Rotzler also directed the 2018 HBO feature O.G. which starred Jeffrey Wright. Her documentaries include A Hard Truth Ain’t It, the Emmy award winning Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus, and The Lottery (it was shortlisted for an Academy Award).
‘O Horizon’ Movie Facts
The movie premiered at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival and won the Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema.
Bakalova, who received a Supporting Actress Oscar nod for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, also starred in Dirty Angels and The Apprentice. Strathairn, who was last seen in the Netflix series A Man on the Inside, received a Lead Actor Oscar nod for Good Night, and Good Luck.
Running at 107 minutes, O Horizon co-stars Adam Pally, Maggie Grace, Avi Nash, and Paulina Porizkova. Check out the trailer below and share your thoughts!
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