Death of a Fantastic Machine
Jun 10, 2025 · 17m
Director
Axel Danielson, Maximilien Van AertryckOverview
A short film about how economic interests have, throughout history, influenced how we use the camera — from the earliest photographs to today’s algorithms and AI. This visual essay expands on themes from the acclaimed documentary about the history of the camera and our relationship to it, “And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine.”
Cast of Death of a Fantastic Machine
Crew of Death of a Fantastic Machine
Axel DanielsonProducer, Editor, Director, Writer
Maximilien Van AertryckProducer, Director, Editor, Writer- Mikel Cee KarlssonEditor, Writer
- Lars RodertExecutive Producer
- Anne Gry Friis KristensenSound Designer
- Brian DyrbySound Mixer
- Rasmus ThordMusic Coordinator
- Ludwig KällénPost-Production Manager
- Åke GullbergProduction Consultant
- Peter Toggeth KarlssonVisual Effects
- Pernilla SandströmProduction Manager
- Gustav BohmanArchival Footage Research
Kalle BomanProduction Consultant
Ruben ÖstlundProduction Consultant- Marcus RodertGraphic Designer
About Death of a Fantastic Machine
What is Death of a Fantastic Machine about?
A short film about how economic interests have, throughout history, influenced how we use the camera — from the earliest photographs to today’s algorithms and AI. This visual essay expands on themes from the acclaimed documentary about the history of the camera and our relationship to it, “And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine.”
When was Death of a Fantastic Machine released?
Death of a Fantastic Machine was released on June 10, 2025.
How long is Death of a Fantastic Machine?
Death of a Fantastic Machine runs 17 minutes.
Who directed Death of a Fantastic Machine?
Death of a Fantastic Machine was directed by Axel Danielson and Maximilien Van Aertryck.
Who is in the cast of Death of a Fantastic Machine?
The cast of Death of a Fantastic Machine includes Maximilien Van Aertryck (Self - Narrator (voice)), Park Dietz (Self (archive footage)), Tucker Carlson (Self (archive footage)) and Reed Hastings (Self (archive footage)).