Short film

Loving Alex

2019 · 5 min

A quick, odd little romance that turns unsettling as affection for a machine curdles into something stranger.

Overview: For Dan, ALEX is more than a virtual assistant; he's his soulmate.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, romantic and eerie. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, technology, loneliness, obsession
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
technology
loneliness
obsession
Places: home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: comedy, romance, horror
Directed by: Jamie Hooper
Written by: Jamie Hooper
Starring: Emmet Byrne, John Burke, David Burke, Conor Hooper, Eoin O'Dubhghaill
Cinematography: Paul D’Eath
Runtime: 5 min
Country: Ireland
Languages: English