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Kimi(2022) [Web]

Released in early 2022, is a high-tech psychological thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp . The film modernizes classic "voyeuristic" suspense tropes—reminiscent of Hitchcock’s Rear Window —by placing them in the context of modern surveillance and the COVID-19 pandemic. Plot Overview

: The film features a notable score by Cliff Martinez , which critics have described as a blend of electronic music and orchestral nods to legendary composer Bernard Herrmann. Quick Facts Director Steven Soderbergh Lead Star Zoë Kravitz Platform Premiered on HBO Max Setting Pandemic-era Seattle Kimi(2022)

: Angela works for "Amygdala," a tech giant behind Kimi , an Alexa-like smart speaker. Her role is to review and fix "mismatched" voice data—instances where the AI failed to understand a user's command. Released in early 2022, is a high-tech psychological

: Soderbergh uses distinct cinematography to illustrate Angela's mental state. Her apartment is filmed with steady, wide shots, while the outside world is captured with canted angles and frantic handheld camerawork to evoke her sensory overload. Quick Facts Director Steven Soderbergh Lead Star Zoë

: While analyzing a stream of data, Angela hears what she believes is evidence of a violent sexual assault and murder.