Since her birth, Luca has been an influencer and the bedrock of her parents’ income. As she approaches adulthood, living a lifestyle that is the envy of both teenagers and adults, her parents consider having another child to unlock a new source of income. Slowly, the psychic toll of a life lived for the adoration of online strangers finds Luca unravelling and seeing her parents in a new light. Eerie yet frighteningly believable, Bongard’s assured debut reveals the emotional complexities beneath the pursuit of success, questioning what is lost when life becomes a performance. Courtesy of Metis Film. Screen: NFT1. Screening details: Special screening available; English language subtitles; Extended intro with director Joscha Bongard.
