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Deus ex Ma(s)china. Story of a God.

This short film is the 4th short film of the series Deus ex Ma(s)china, which is about an AI (called 'Deus ex Ma(s)china' or 'DEM') that takes control over world politics. This AI intends to establish global social equality, sustainability and a better and peaceful world. The AIs goal is to improve the life conditions and the life quality for all humans (and other living beings).
But as the story develops, some humans feel unhappy with the power that the AI possesses. They start revolting and eventually a war breaks out. A war between humans in support of the DEM and anti-DEM fanatics. The DEM itself is not involved in the war. This portrays a new challenge for the AI. How can it end the war without making use of violence?

  • Lorenz Foth
    Director
  • Lorenz Foth
    Writer
  • Lorenz Foth
    Producer
  • Lorenz Foth
    Key Cast
  • Lorenz Foth
    Animator
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 22, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Austria
  • Country of Filming:
    Austria
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Innsbruck
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • New York Tri-State International Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    January 7, 2021
    Award winner: Best Animation
  • World Distribution Award
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 8, 2020
    Award winner: Best Sci-Fi
  • Prague International Film Awards
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    March 11, 2021
    Award winner: Best animated film
  • Munich New Wave Short Film Festival
    Munich
    Germany
    January 2, 2021
    Finalist: Short films Competition
Director Biography - Lorenz Foth

Lorenz Foth is a German artist originally from Bavaria.
He spent the majority of his youth in Brazil and early childhood in the US before pursuing his academic education in Austria.
Lorenz has found his passion in animation and creating comedy within the medium of animation.

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Director Statement

I try to tackle complex topics through comedy and humor.