A Mother's AI-Generated Memories Clash with Reality in The Sci-Fi Short Film (DIS)CONNECTED
Here’s a interesting and well-made sci-fi short film for you to watch titled (DIS)CONNECTED. The story is set in 2071 and in the story, when mother’s AI-generated memories clash with reality, she must confront her past for the sake of her future.
The full synopsis reads: “A standardized implant allows users to filter their reality, replacing unwanted memories with new ones, and modifying a user's life-experience in real-time to match.
“When a network glitch causes MINA to experience conflicting memories, she begs a hacker (COLE) to remove the implant from her neck. Refusing to help, Cole claims she failed the initial diagnostic test - but their conversation soon reveals there is a personal tie and buried resentment between these two.
“Mina shares that for years she’d used the implant to rewrite the memory of her daughter’s death, and must now prove to Cole that she can come to terms with her grief.
“Cole ultimately decides to help her, but when the implant's security protocol kicks in, the software overwhelms Mina’s senses and presents itself as her dead six-year-old daughter - asking if she can stay…”
(DIS)CONNECTED was directed by Karl Stelter. Watch the short film below and let us know what you think!