Teknolust is a 2002 American film written, produced, and directed by Lynn Hershman Leeson who, at the time of production, was working in the art department at University of California, Davis. The film stars Tilda Swinton and Jeremy Davies.[2]

Teknolust
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLynn Hershman Leeson
Written byLynn Hershman Leeson
Produced byLynn Hershman Leeson
StarringTilda Swinton
Jeremy Davies
James Urbaniak
Karen Black
Al Nazemian
Josh Kornbluth
Thomas Jay Ryan
Edited byLisa Fruchtman
Music byKlaus Badelt
Ramin Djawadi
Mark Tschanz
Distributed byVelocity Entertainment
Release date
  • January 2002 (2002-01)
Running time
82 minutes
CountriesUnited States
United Kingdom
Germany
LanguageEnglish
Box office$28,811[1]

Lynn Hershman Leeson's art project "Agent Ruby" was an expansion inspired by this film.[3] "Agent Ruby" used artificial intelligence to hold conversations with online users. These conversations shaped Agent Ruby's memory, knowledge, and moods.

Synopsis

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The film is about the scientist Rosetta Stone (Swinton) who injects her DNA into three Self Replicating Automatons (S.R.A.s). These cyborg clones must habitually venture into the real world in order to obtain a supply of Y chromosome in the form of semen to keep them alive. Unfortunately, their periodic treks into the outside world seem to leave the males they obtain the chromosome from with a strange virus that overtakes both their bodies and their computers. The lust carries over into the technology, leaving the males' world aghast.

Cast

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Role Actor Notes
Rosetta Stone/Marinne/Olive/Ruby Tilda Swinton Named for the Rosetta Stone
Sandy Jeremy Davies
Agent Hopper James Urbaniak
Professor Crick John O'Keefe
Dirty Dick Karen Black
Dr. Bea Al Nazemian
Dr. Aye S.U. Violet
Tim Josh Kornbluth
Preacher Thomas Jay Ryan
Nelia Sumalee Montano Uncredited role

Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. ^ "Teknolust".
  2. ^ Kehr, Dave (2004-02-20). "FILM IN REVIEW; 'Teknolust'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  3. ^ Bravo, Tony (April 6, 2022). "At 80, S.F. artist celebrated by industry that once shunned her". Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  4. ^ Teknolust, retrieved 2018-09-04
  5. ^ Teknolust, retrieved 2018-09-04
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