Short Film
WAIFF Best AI First Film 2026

Another Detail

SiftCine selected 2026 13+

In a retro-futuristic world, a supremely confident entrepreneur presents his success as a perfectly controlled system. A seemingly minor detail begins to expose the darker machinery beneath that story and the possibility that the man in charge understands far less than he claims.

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About this film

In a retro-futuristic world, a supremely confident entrepreneur presents his success as a perfectly controlled system. A seemingly minor detail begins to expose the darker machinery beneath that story and the possibility that the man in charge understands far less than he claims.

Synopsis

In a retrofuturistic world, an entrepreneur who believes he has mastered every variable in his life and business presents success as a flawless achievement. A seemingly minor detail begins to expose the darker side of the technological system supporting him, along with the possibility that the man in command may also be its product, prisoner, or next replaceable component.

Themes

  • technological arrogance
  • control
  • retrofuturist capitalism
  • automation
  • self-deception
  • dark comedy

Additional Credits

  • Director: Denis Larzillière
  • Music Reported:
    • Azel Phara
    • James Delleck
  • Sound Mix Reported: Steve Mahié
  • Color Reported: Maëlle Iger
Creator
Denis Larzillière
Format
Short Film
Released
2026
Genres
Cyberpunk, Dark Comedy, Science Fiction
Distinction
WAIFF Best AI First Film 2026
Selection
Human curated