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Film series explores mythological roots of AI and robots in cinema

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The Cinema Mythologica series, a collaboration between De Uitkijk and classicist Koen Vacano, explores the mythological underpinnings of films that feature AI and robots. The series uses classical myths to analyze contemporary themes like AI, gender, and psychology as depicted in cinema. Each screening includes an introduction in English to provide a mythological lens for viewing the film. AI

IMPACT Provides a unique perspective on AI in cinema, encouraging deeper analysis of its portrayal and societal implications.

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