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In the realm of streaming entertainment, two distinctive shows have gained attention this week: "Murderbot" on Apple TV+ and "The Photographer" on Prime Video.
In the science fiction action comedy series "Murderbot," the talented actor Alexander Skarsgård portrays a conscious, self-willed cyborg. Originally programmed to obey humans, ensure their safety, and take lethal action when necessary, the robot has reprogrammed itself. In its new form, it disowns its previous deadly functions in favor of a more leisurely lifestyle. The cyborg now prefers to watch series, providing security for its human counterparts whom it dismisses as incompetent and, at times, annoying. The intriguing narrative unfolds through ten episodes, drawing from the book series "The Murderbot Diaries" by Martha Wells. "Murderbot" is available on Apple TV+, with a new episode released every Friday until July 11.
"The Photographer," currently streaming on Prime Video, focuses on American photographer Lee Miller, known for her graphically powerful documentation of the horrors in the liberated concentration camp Dachau during the Second World War. British Academy Award winner Kate Winslet has produced a film chronicling Miller's life and takes on the leading role herself. "The Photographer" offers an account from Miller's perspective, shedding light on the atrocities of war and its meaninglessness. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Alexander Skarsgård, Marion Cotillard, and Andy Samberg, in addition to delving into the complexities of war and human conflict.
In other streaming news, German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder would have turned 80 on May 31st. In honor of this occasion, Arte has made available two of his most significant works in its media library: "Lili Marleen" (1981) and "The Marriage of Maria Braun" (1979). Both films are landmark productions, with "Lili Marleen" being Fassbinder's most elaborate cinematic undertaking and "The Marriage of Maria Braun" representing a sharp commentary on post-war Germany. Arte has also released a documentary, "Hanna Schygulla," focusing on the principal actress in both movies.
Lastly, the historical drama "Freud - Beyond Belief," available on MagentaTV since May 20, delves into a fictional meeting between psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and Irish literary scholar C.S. Lewis. The film, based on a play, centers on a spirited conversation between the two intellectual towers, discussing love, faith, humanity's future, and the existential question of God.
The Commission, in its consultation on the draft legislative proposal for the protection of employees against chemical risks, might find interest in exploring technology's potential role in promoting safety equipment and possibly predicting exposure incidents in future workplaces, as depicted in shows like "Murderbot" on Apple TV+. Meanwhile, for those seeking a dramatic escape from reality, movies-and-tv offerings on Prime Video, such as "The Photographer" and "Frederick Douglass", provide captivating narratives that delve into the complexities of human history and the entertainment industry itself.
