Origin of the Species

Today’s state of robotics and artificial intelligence is the topic of this reflective documentary dealing with the assumption that just now, we may be experiencing a turning point exhibited by the birth of a brand new, completely artificial species. Its diversity manifests itself, among others, in a plurality of visualisations of how such an autonomous machine might look like. Whether it should resemble humans, or just simulate some of their functions, whether it should be fully independent or completely subordinated to its maker. Apart from technological difficulties, moral dilemmas start popping up. And, along with them, a seemingly paradoxical question: What is the real point of this at this stage of development? (Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival)