In partnership with the State of Geneva, HES-SO Genève, the University of Geneva, and the Pôle de Création Numérique, this unique ciné-club explores the impact of technology on our societies, examining future perspectives while taking today’s reality as a starting point.
About the film
For this edition, we will be screening Sleep Dealer, a thought-provoking dystopian film that explores the intersection of technology, labour, and borders.
Set in a near future where the United States controls Mexico’s water resources, workers are connected to digital networks that allow them to operate machines and infrastructure remotely across the border—without ever physically crossing it. In this world shaped by surveillance, virtualisation, and economic asymmetries, three individuals become unexpectedly connected and begin to challenge the systems that confine them.
Through its striking vision, Sleep Dealer raises pressing questions about digital labour, migration, inequality, and the ways in which technology can both reinforce and disrupt global power structures.
Discussion
The screening will be followed by a discussion with the audience led by Emanuela Ceva, Professor of Political Theory at the University of Geneva and Director of the Geneva Research Center for Corruption Studies, who will offer insights into the ethical and political implications of the film.
Practical information
- Date & time: 28 April 2026, 18:15 – 20:30
- Venue: Les Cinémas du Grütli, Geneva
- Language: Original version with subtitles
🎟️ Free tickets for students
25 free tickets are available for students of the Geneva Graduate Institute.
To request a ticket, please contact ralph.muller@graduateinstitute.ch.