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 We often associate the term dystopia with films or novels, fictional stories that are somewhat detached from our reality, but perhaps we already reside in one of them and have been for a while. This is one of the many feelings one gets upon finishing Asif Kapadia’s latest project, 2073. Considering his portfolio of documentaries focusing primarily on famous figures, including the Oscar-winning documentary Amy, an acclaimed portrait of the legendary musician’s life, this latest politically charged project marks a new venture for Kapadia in many ways. From the very beginning, 2073 reflects on the dangers and importance of being able to distinguish between fiction and reality. On the one hand, these two opposing concepts are integral to the structure of the film as a whole. We are shown reality through the documentary aspects while also seeing the future through the lens of science fiction. Director: Asif Kapadia Writers: Asif Kapadia, Tony Grisoni Stars: Samantha Morton, Naomi Ackie...