In the inhospitable Carpathians during World War I, Hungarian Impressionist painter Sándor Falb, conscripted into a special unit led by the eccentric inventor Fedor Zubovics—creator of the land torpedo (an anti-personnel mine)—loses his life. At the same time, in modern-day Ukraine, the documentary follows an artist working with artificial intelligence who faces the threat of being drafted into the military, and a Ukrainian innovator secretly developing and refining drones amid the war.
"War technologies possess a paradoxical capacity to serve as a source of innovation and art, while simultaneously embodying humanity's destructiveness. This duality makes them a fascinating subject of exploration."
The documentary combines archival footage, AI-generated digital landscapes, and animations inspired by the engravings of Leon Benett. The film's visual aesthetic blends realism with a surreal tone, creating a compelling narrative and visual experience.
