To be honest, I find it difficult to answer whether there are limits to the sacrifices that can be made in order to survive in a new world, and if so, to what extent they reflect the reality. Let's say the compromises or sacrifices to be made can be measured by the gains to be achieved, but when it comes to survival, those who say "all means are permissible" will be in the majority.
Most inventions that people make bring new debates. I think one of the most frequent ones is about ethics. In an environment where creation, lifestyle, behavior, sustainability or cultural richness are used as themes, ethics can be questioned more.
The 2023 film Foe also raises questions about ethical and immoral solutions. In the light of the new developments that have emerged as a result of the merger of artificial intelligence with artificial humanity, the absence of one person is covered by creating another from the same person instead of covering it with another person.
While this scenario calls into question both the creation and the way of life, it also calls into question faith through moral values. I find it normal to question ethical values, but I have to admit that I quite liked the scenario in terms of the sci-fi genre.
The idea of cloning, or the creation of another person from the same person, which emerged as a result of the integration of artificial intelligence with artificial humanity, will perhaps be realized in a time not too far away. The story of the movie, which is fiction for now, may come true in the coming years. While watching the movie, you can't help but think that such an idea is inevitable and weigh the pros and cons.
With its impressive visuals and mesmerizing atmosphere, Foe tells the story of a couple who make up for each other's absence during their forced separation with each other's presence. It is quite thought-provoking to watch how the couple, who put their relationship and identity at risk, make up for each other's presence and absence.
In terms of acting, the couple's outstanding performances add value to the movie, while in some scenes there is confusion between the real and the unreal and your mind is very busy. Saoirse Ronan, who plays the female character Henrietta, was one step ahead in my opinion. She was more successful in terms of meeting the expectations she could not find in reality in her relationship and the way she reflected them.
Paul Mescal as Junior, the male character, was memorable as the loser of both the relationship and the movie with his more dull and introverted personality. The way he projected his role was successful, but it was surprising that he was weak in a path of his own choosing.
When we remove the fiction of artificial intelligence and artificial humanity from the movie, it is actually possible to see the kind of difficulties that couples face in normal life in the movie Foe. But the main theme of the movie's story, the idea that the result of the integration of artificial intelligence into artificial humanity, the idea that relationships can be solved artificially, is thought-provoking.
I would recommend watching Foe to anyone who feels ready for ethical and moral questions and is interested in such scenarios. Personally, I can say that I found the movie thought-provoking and questioning, but I also found it entertaining.
