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Simulant (film)
''Simulant'' is a 2023 Canadian science fiction thriller film directed by April Mullen. It stars Robbie Amell, Jordana Brewster, Simu Liu, Alicia Sanz, and Sam Worthington. The film was released on April 7, 2023. Premise Simulant is set in a near-future world where "simulants", humanoid robots designed to serve humans, are governed by four immutable precepts: they cannot harm humans, modify themselves or others, disobey laws, or refuse commands from their masters. These rules are enforced by Nexxera, the company that created the simulants, to ensure their safety and obedience. Despite their widespread use in roles like caregiving and teaching, public opinion on simulates is divided, with some viewing them as helpful tools and others as potential threats to human jobs and identity. The story centers on Faye, a woman mourning the loss of her husband, Evan. Unable to move on, Faye decides to activate a simulant that is programmed with Evan's memories and personality to replica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Mullen
April Mullen () is a Canadian director, actress, and producer. Career In 2012, Mullen became the first woman to direct a live action, fully stereoscopic 3D film, 3D feature film, ''Dead Before Dawn'' (2012)''.'' In 2015, she directed the neo-noir exploitation film, exploitation feature film ''88 (film), 88'' (2015). In 2016, Mullen directed ''Below Her Mouth'' in 2016, which was an official selection at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. She was one of several honorees of the ''Birks Diamond Tribute'' celebrating Canadian women in film during the 2016 festival. ''The Globe and Mail'' profiled her "female gaze" on the film. Following the 2016 festival, she signed with Verve Records, Verve. In 2017, Mullen directed the action feature film ''Badsville''. In 2020, she directed the thriller feature film ''Wander (film), Wander''. In 2023, she directed the sci-fi film ''Simulant (film), Simulant''. Personal life She grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and now lives in L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
