Game Changers: A Deep Dive into Blade Runner

Join us for an immersive evening at Natlab as we delve into Ridley Scott's iconic film, Blade Runner. Set in a dark and overpopulated Los Angeles in 2019, former blade runner Rick Deckard is tasked with hunting down four escaped replicants, humanoid beings indistinguishable from humans. As he confronts his own beliefs about humanity and technology, Deckard's journey interweaves themes of memory, identity, and what it truly means to be human. In this edition of Game Changers, film educator Twan Arts will lead a masterclass prior to the screening, shedding light on the film's profound impact on cinema and culture. Discover why Blade Runner has become a pivotal game changer in science fiction and beyond, influencing countless films, series, and games since its initial release in 1982.