Oscar-winning director presents groundbreaking hybrid film warning of humanity’s future at special screenings across Europe
LONDON, June 17, 2025 – Academy Award and BAFTA winner Asif Kapadia, the visionary filmmaker behind acclaimed documentaries “Senna,” “Amy,” and “Diego Maradona,” is embarking on a series of exclusive events to present his latest work, “2073,” a provocative hybrid documentary that blends science fiction with contemporary reality to deliver an urgent warning about humanity’s future.
The film, which has garnered international attention since its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, depicts a dystopian world in 2073 where surveillance drones fill burnt orange skies and militarized police patrol devastated streets. Academy Award nominee Samantha Morton stars as a survivor haunted by visions of the past – our present – visualized through contemporary footage of today’s global crises including authoritarianism, unchecked technology, inequality, and climate change.
Upcoming Events and Screenings
Genesis Cinema, London – June 15, 2025
- Screening of “2073” followed by exclusive Q&A between Director Asif Kapadia and investigative journalist Carol Cadwalladr
- Event time: 18:30
- Venue: Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Road, Whitechapel, London E1 4UJ
Previous Special Screenings Include:
- Bologna, Italy – Pop Up Cinema Jolly 4K (June 11) as part of Biografilm Festival’s Top Doc series
- Turin, Italy – Festival Cinemambiente (June 10)
- Naples, Italy – Cinema Posillipo (June 8)
- Rome, Italy – Cinema 4 Fontane (June 12)
A Film for Our Times
“2073” represents Kapadia’s most ambitious work to date, combining his signature documentary style with speculative fiction to create what he describes as a “vital cinematic warning from a dystopian future.” The film integrates archival footage, contemporary media, satellite imagery, and interviews with prominent journalists including Maria Ressa, Rana Ayyub, and Carole Cadwalladr – all of whom have faced significant risks for their reporting on authoritarianism and corruption.
“The most terrifying things in the film are facts,” Kapadia explains. “The most shocking things are being said by real people who are actually now in power.”
Industry Recognition and Support
The film has received the patronage of Amnesty International Italia, underlining its significance as both an artistic achievement and a human rights statement. According to Amnesty International Italia, “2073 shows the future where we cannot and must not arrive, but also reminds us that the present is the last call for necessary collective awareness.”
2073 has found support from Neon and other independent distributors committed to protecting challenging cinema. The film will be distributed in Italian theaters by Filmclub Distribuzione with Minerva Pictures and Rarovideo Channel.
About Asif Kapadia
Asif Kapadia is an Academy Award-winning director known for his innovative approach to documentary filmmaking. His previous works include “Senna” (2010), which revolutionized sports documentaries, and “Amy” (2015), which won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. His unique style of constructing narratives entirely from archival footage has influenced a generation of documentary filmmakers.
Born in London to parents from India and raised with a global perspective, Kapadia brings an outsider’s eye to his subjects, connecting patterns across different cultures and societies. His work consistently pushes the boundaries between documentary and narrative filmmaking.
Film Details
Title: 2073
Director: Asif Kapadia
Running Time: 83 minutes
Genre: Documentary, Sci-Fi
Release Date: June 15, 2025
Starring: Samantha Morton
Cinematographer: Bradford Young
Editors: Chris King, Sylvie Landra
For more information about screenings and events, visit the respective cinema websites or contact the distributors directly.
