Ex Machina
Ex Machina is a 2015 science fiction thriller directed by Alex Garland. The film follows Caleb, a young programmer working for a major tech company, who wins a competition to spend a week with Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. Upon arriving at Nathan’s secluded and high-tech estate, Caleb learns that he has been brought there to participate in a groundbreaking experiment: to evaluate the artificial intelligence of Ava, a highly advanced humanoid robot.
As Caleb engages in a series of conversations with Ava, he begins to question not only the extent of her intelligence and consciousness but also her intentions. Meanwhile, Nathan’s erratic and manipulative behavior raises suspicions about his true motivations. As the lines between human and machine blur, Caleb finds himself entangled in a complex web of control, deception, and ethical dilemmas.
The film explores themes of AI, autonomy, and the potential consequences of creating machines that are indistinguishable from humans. Its tension builds to a thought-provoking and unexpected conclusion, leaving viewers to question the boundaries of consciousness and the ethics of artificial life.
