Black Boxes Shining Light is a psychedelic ethnographic journey exploring the question: What does it mean to not know how a machine works? From ChatGPT and killer robots to medical innovations and mass surveillance, the film probes the emerging world of AI, creating an open, interdisciplinary space for critical reflection in the spirit of the Open Source movement.
Andreas Kleanthous
Born in Cyprus, he was captivated by the island’s complex cultural mosaic. From a young age, he engaged in social and political movements, documenting them in writing and visuals. Studying Social Theory and Anthropology at Panteion University deepened his interest in cultural conflict and grassroots activism. He organized public events exploring social exclusion, counter-culture, and the digital age. Working in film as director, cinematographer, and editor, he later pursued a Master’s in Visual Anthropology at the University of Amsterdam, culminating in his thesis and film Black Boxes Shining Light: A Possible Story of Artificial Intelligence, merging his passions for social sciences and cinema.