A Disturbing Vision of the Digital Future
Filmmaker Harmony Korine presents his latest work, an audiovisual experience that challenges the boundaries between video games and cinematic art. This production, developed under the EDGLRD label, combines elements of first-person shooters with a surreal narrative that questions our relationship with technology.
Glitch Aesthetics and Dystopian Worlds
The project is characterized by a unique visual style where the following coexist:
- Extremely luxurious environments in a state of decay
- Characters with AI-generated infant faces
- Visual effects that simulate rendering errors
- A palette of fluorescent and oversaturated colors
The Soundtrack as a Disruptive Element
The collaboration with producer Burial adds a sonic layer that transforms the experience. Ambient sounds are mixed with:
- Processed digital gunfire
- Strategic auditory glitches
- Hypnotic low-frequency melodies
- Distorted samples of children's voices
"The work functions as a distorting mirror of our contemporary obsession with digitized violence"
Non-linear Narrative and Symbolism
Beyond its visual impact, the project proposes multiple readings about:
- Innocence corrupted by technology
- The trivialization of violence in media
- Extreme social inequalities
- The fragility of identity in digital environments
Technical Innovation and Production
The use of artificial intelligence to generate the infant faces, combined with traditional cinematography techniques, creates a unique aesthetic. EDGLRD, the collective behind the production, has developed custom tools to achieve this distorted reality effect.
Final Reflections
This work does not seek to entertain in the conventional sense, but to provoke a visceral reaction. By presenting a world where values are inverted and the rules are ambiguous, Korine invites the viewer to question their own relationship with the digital content they consume daily.