Can’t Feel Nothing
Documentary / David Borenstein / Denmark / 2024 / 81 min /OmdU
What is the internet doing to us?
A man lies in bed illuminated by the blue-white light of his mobile phone. He doom-scrolls past cute pets, outraged opinion pieces and haunting images from the world's hotspots – and he feels absolutely nothing. With curiosity and humor, director David Borenstein travels the world to investigate how bad things really are.
Who is pulling the strings when the internet makes us angry, sad, horny or just plain indifferent? And is there any way back? From an American internet troll to a burnt-out superstar in the Asian influencer industry, from a cynical fake-news factory in Eastern Europe to Russian state propagandists and an online dominatrix, this is an alarming contemporary diagnosis, with a bold attempt to also look at solutions.
“Alarming and hilarious” – Deadline
TW: Alkohol abuse, Gun violence, Sex Scenes
Film discussion: How to deal with the digital flood? How much do we let the internet control our emotions? Is there a way to counteract the blunting effect when the online world takes over real life?
Moderation: Alexandra Wolf, concept developer, sustainability manager
