Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World

Continuing his fascination with portraying humans set against larger forces that we cannot fully comprehend, Werner Herzog brings us face-to-face with a behemoth of our own creation: the internet. Society depends hugely on the internet, but rarely do we step back and recognize its omnipotence. In typical Herzogian playful-yet-chilling fashion, this popular Hot Docs 2016 hit contains a treasure trove of strange and beguiling interviews, from internet pioneers to victims of wireless radiation whose anecdotes weave a complex portrait of our brave new world. The internet may be, as Herzog states, "one of the biggest revolutions we as humans are experiencing," but he tempers this enthusiasm with tragic stories from victims of online harassment and internet addiction, wrestling with profound questions about the future of humanity. Is the digital revolution humanity's salvation or a high-speed pipeline to our demise?

Media Coverage

• The Globe and Mail - 3/4 stars, "Fascinating."
• The Guardian - 4/5 stars, "A quizzical look."
• The Hollywood Reporter - “Snappy, intermittently amusing…”
• NOW Magazine - 3/5 Ns, "Entertaining."
• IndieWire - “Ironically idealistic.”
• Toronto Star - 3/4 stars
• Variety - “Playful and unsettling.”