2013 Film Festival - Cyborg Ethics
Date: 22nd Nov ' - 24th Nov '
Location: Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BZ [ Map ]
How far can human beings go in replacing their body parts with machinery before they can be considered as cyborgs? Will humanity eventually become obsolete? Should individuals download themselves into their computer hard-disks before they die? What would these new developments mean for their identity?
The Cyborg Ethics Film Festival, which is a first in the world, will seek to answer some of these questions. At the end of each screening, a discussion will take place between the audience and a panel of invited experts in bioethics, science, law, medicine and politics.
See the Filmhouse website for full programme and booking information.
Filmhouse brochure
Cybermen Double Bill
Director: Graeme Harper
Country of origin and year: UK 2006
Duration: 123 minutes
Certificate: Rated PG
FIXED: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement
Director: Regan Brashear
Country of origin and year: USA/Canada 2013
Duration: 61 minutes
Certificate: Rated 12A
Repo Men
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Country of origin and year: USA/Canada 2010
Duration: 111 minutes
Certificate: Rated 18
Tron
Director: Steven Lisberger
Country of origin and year: USA 1982
Duration: 96 minutes
Certificate: Rated PG
Videodrome
Director: David Cronenberg
Country of origin and year: Canada 1983
Duration: 89 minutes
Certificate: Rated 18