Le corps hackeur

The Journal of a Self-Improvement captures in four short videos the development of the character ƒ's coexistence with various smart companions and digital relatives: The episodes follow a precise dramaturgy: The optimisation of self-image for social media is followed by the search for recognition. The coaches use the opportunity of the self-optimisation craze to take overpower. Ultimately, ƒ becomes a servant to his AI-generated family. In Journal of a Self-Improvement, we encounter protective or lazy avatars and feel sympathy for the avatar who resists. The film is an experiment in developing new hybrid image and narrative spaces based on the interaction of actors and actants.