Operator Documentary Premiere at Museo Thyssen

This week a feature length documentary about Operator created by TBA21 will have a premiere screening at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid.

Details
Auditorium, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid
April 11, 2024, 6:30 pm 
EN language, ES, EN subtitles

Statement from TBA21

We embarked on the creation of this artistic documentary to challenge the entrenched dualities of digital worlds and confront the societal implications of technology's current trajectory. Exploring the dynamic practice of the artistic duo Operator (Ania Catherine and Dejha Ti), this episode of TBA21 on st_age aims to illuminate the intersections of art, technology, and societal discourse. By showcasing their diverse body of work, ranging from experiential installations to thought-provoking performances, it seeks to elicit a critical reflection on the role of technology in shaping our collective future. 

At the core of this exploration and the documentary co-produced for st_age is Operator's project, Soft Evidence, a slow synthetic cinema series that challenges traditional ideas of truth and reality, presenting viewers with immersive vignettes of synthetic media. The documentary draws us in with intimate interviews and compelling visuals, exploring love as the central force behind art creation and addressing themes such as the invisibility of technology, the instability of reality, and the transformative potential of art in the digital era.

By navigating themes of plausible deniability and the violent potential for sexual violence enabled by deep fakes, Operator on st_age invites viewers to confront the ethical complexities of our increasingly digitized world. This commission, showcasing Operator's innovative approach and artistic practice, aims to inspire viewers to rethink their relationship with technology and envision a world where creativity, empathy, and innovation converge to shape a more inclusive and equitable society. 

The film premieres in the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum as part of the public programming of Organismo | Art in Applied Critical Ecologies. 

Film Credits

Operator: Ania Catherine, Dejha Ti, and Claude
Director and DoP: Pedro Bringas
Concept: Michal Kučerák, TBA21 
Script: Pedro Bringas
Editor: Aitor Saavedra
2nd Cameraman: Luis García 
Camera Assistant: Alberto Rodrigo
Producer: Olivia Cabello
Production Assistant: Elena Nieto
Gaffer: Julia Carballada
Sound Technicians: Daniel Bravo and David Rodríguez
Production Manager: Nina Šperanda, TBA21
Curatorial Assistant: Jon Aranguren Juaristi, TBA21
Executive Producer: Petra Linhartová, TBA21

Special thanks
Teatro Albeníz
Navarro Valero family