Lennart Nilsson’s fetal photographs from 1965 became a global sensation, defining how we view the beginning of life. But behind the world-famous images lies a staged illusion. The film takes a deep dive into the creation of the photographs and how they have been strategically used to shape science, morality, and politics. In an era of AI and deepfakes, this is a visual investigation into the power of images, historical manipulation, and the consequences of what we choose to believe.
MODERATOR: ILJA STENBERG, TEMPO DOKUMENTÄRFESTIVAL
4 March | 15:30–16:00 | Mötesplats Mariatorget
The project is presented within Tempo Work in Progress, where audiences are given an exclusive insight into some of Sweden’s most exciting documentary projects before they reach the public. As part of Tempo Work in Progress, eight films and one research project at various stages of development are presented. The program is carried out in collaboration with Svenska Filminstitutet, Film Stockholm, and SVT Dokumentär. In connection with the presentations, the Documentary Association of Europe awards the DAE Encouragement Award to one of the projects.
Industry accreditation is required to participate. Read more here.
Director
Andreas Eidhagen
Producer
Annika Gritti
Production Company
The Motor