Ann Oren's Locarno Entry 'Objet a' Examines Obsession and Technology's Toll on Human Connection

The film 'Objet a,' directed by Ann Oren and premiering at the Locarno Festival, follows hand surgeons played by Aenne Schwarz and Louis Hofmann who become consumed by fixations. The movie reflects on contemporary issues such as war, climate catastrophe, and tech-driven alienation. It questions how desire and control operate in an era where digital screens often replace physical intimacy.