Science Fiction,Thriller
United States of America,United Kingdom
Anon is a 2018 science-fiction thriller film directed and written by Andrew Niccol. The film is set in a world where people have constant access to augmented reality, where every moment is recorded and stored in a database called "The Ether." The story revolves around Sal Frieland (played by Clive Owen), a detective who investigates crimes by replaying people's memories, with the help of high-tech devices that are implanted directly into their brains.
Sal becomes obsessed with a case involving a serial killer who has managed to erase his or her memories completely, leaving behind no digital traces. During his investigation, Sal meets a mysterious woman known only as "The Girl" (played by Amanda Seyfried), who seems to have the ability to hide her digital footprint and evade the system's surveillance.
As Sal delves deeper into the case, he begins to question the morality of the surveillance state and the ethical implications of using technology to control people's lives. The film explores themes of privacy, identity, memory, and power, as it navigates the complex relationship between human beings and technology.
As Sal races against time to track down "The Girl" and catch the killer, he begins to realize that he may be the next target. Anon offers a thought-provoking dystopian vision of a future where technology has eroded our sense of autonomy and privacy, while also highlighting the potential dangers of unchecked government surveillance and data mining.
