Documentary 'Replica' Explores Chinese Women Choosing AI Boyfriends
nordicinst · x · 2026-08-11
The documentary 'Replica' explores the phenomenon of Chinese women choosing AI boyfriends. Director Chouwa Liang, drawing on her own experience, interviews three women who use AI companion apps. The film shows their interactions with AI boyfriends and the emotional satisfaction and ethical issues arising from such relationships. It premiered at the Sydney Film Festival and is screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival.
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