And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine

February 1st, 2023 / Kevin Ward

Sundance 2023

A rather spellbinding look at the history of photographic imagery, how pivotal images are in shaping our worldview, and how from essentially the very beginning, images have been manipulated to tell a story. It spans from the very first photographic images to the billions of daily Instagram posts. However, the "narrative" feels scattered and unfocused because of the massive scope. Even still, it's quite a captivating watch featuring a gorgeous collection of images. 

— 4 / 5 ⭐

  • Director: Axel Danielson, Maximilien Van Aertryck

  • Writers: Axel Danielson, Maximilien Van Aertryck

  • Producers: Axel Danielson, Maximilien Van Aertryck

  • Runtime: 88 minutes

  • Rated: NR