Cast
View AllElmo Anton Stratz
as Dustin
Marven Gabriel Suarez-Brinkert
as Adrian
Thapelo Mashiane
as Neil
Emilia Djalili
as Nancy
Raffaela Kraus
as Iris
Claudiu Mark Draghici
as Kai
Gustav Strunz
as Luke
Jörn Grosse
as Maik
Angelina Kamp
as Lina
Steven Armin Novak
as Jan
Esmael Agostinho
as Shawn
Ebba Ekholm
as Helferin
Charlotte Beba
as Lotti
Crew
Director
- Pascal Schröder
Writer
- Raffaela Kraus
- Pascal Schröder
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, The Social Experiment explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Pascal Schröder brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Social Experiment took approximately 8 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 97 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 137 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 9 months to complete.
- The screenplay went through 6 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The film contains approximately 1983 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 27, 2022
- Runtime: 1h 37m