“ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN [Set] in an urban steampunk dystopia…[this] sci-fi fantasy reinvents the language of film!” -Anton Bitel, BFI

Writer/director Esteban Sapir offers a cautionary tale of media control in this highly stylized thriller that draws on film noir and German Expressionist silents to tell the tale of a society that has literally lost its ability to speak after bowing to the constant barrage of broadcasts and products of the omnipresent Mr. TV (Alejandro Urdapilleta). It is year X in the City Without a Voice, and the only individual who retains the ability to convey her thoughts through speech is the mysterious Voice (Florencia Raggi). A faceless singer whose soothing songs are heard on one of Mr. TV’s most popular programs, The Voice comes under threat when Mr. TV teams with Dr. Y (Carlos Pineiro) to take total control of the thrush and use her vocal chords to pursue their own nefarious plan. Their devious scheme soon hits an unexpected hitch, however, when it is revealed that The Voice’s son Tomas (Jonathan Sandor), who was born without eyes, also possesses the power of speech. Beautifully crafted and utterly wild, THE AERIAL is one of the best films you’ve never seen.

This film as screening as part of Arkadin’s January-long spotlight on DYSTOPIAN VISIONS, chilling peeks into humanity’s doomed future.

Arkadin does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. However, we encourage researching titles to determine if a screening may contain content that could be upsetting to you. Please feel free to contact us for guidance on specific films. Information about content can also be found on Common Sense Media, IMDB and DoesTheDogDie.com, as well as through general internet searches.

THEATER POLICIES

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All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.

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