The film, which can be viewed on platforms like Netflix and Amazon , offers a sharp critique of the gig economy and the faceless power of algorithms.
: Arturo’s only comfort is Stella (Ilenia Pastorelli), a high-end hologram companion. E noi come stronzi rimanemmo a guardare
: When his free trial expires, he must work grueling shifts just to afford the subscription to keep "seeing" her. The film, which can be viewed on platforms
According to Commissione Nazionale Valutazione Film , the title refers to our collective —the way we passively accept the invasion of technology into every facet of our lives, from labor rights to romantic intimacy. According to Commissione Nazionale Valutazione Film , the
: Unlike classic workplace satires where the boss is a person, Arturo’s oppressor is an unreachable, unquestionable algorithm. Why the Title Matters
The phrase (And we, like idiots, stood by and watched) serves as the biting title of the 2021 satirical film directed by Pierfrancesco Diliberto , better known as Pif . This title, originally inspired by a remark from the late author Andrea Camilleri , captures the essence of a modern society paralyzed by its own technological "progress".