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Controversy over AI use in Trees Are Watching

Overview

The psychological horror film ‘Trees Are Watching’, directed by Bahman Ghobadi and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Eva Green as a novelist haunted by childhood memories.

Following its premiere, the film faced significant criticism regarding its extensive use of generative artificial intelligence. Reviewers, including those from Variety, described the work as resembling ‘a product of typed-in prompts rather than genuine, intelligent artistry.’ Critics noted that AI-generated segments for transitions, establishing shots, and flashback mythology felt disconnected from the human performances. This backlash has led to discussions regarding whether film festivals should mandate the disclosure of AI usage or prohibit films that rely too heavily on the technology.

Entities

Eva Green · Toronto International Film Festival · Bahman Ghobadi · Martin Scorsese · Variety

Timeline

9 days ago

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Trees Are Watching faces criticism at TIFF over heavy AI use
The film ‘Trees Are Watching’, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, received harsh reviews at TIFF for its heavy reliance on generative AI-generated visuals and sequences.
11 days ago

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Martin Scorsese joins psychological horror film Trees Are Watching
Martin Scorsese joins Bahman Ghobadi’s psychological horror film ‘Trees Are Watching,’ starring Eva Green, ahead of its Toronto International Film Festival premiere.

Sources

chicagomoviemagazine.com · comingsoon.net · communitynews.com.au · gzt.com · netflixjunkie.com · ozdiyarbakirgazetesi.com · sondakika.com · variety.com