Extraterrestrial Adolescence Unveiled in Mesmerizing Landscape With Invisible Hand [MUST-SEE EXCLUSIVE CLIP]

Summary

In the sci-fi dramedy Landscape With Invisible Hand, Earth has been taken over by alien species who have left humans in poverty.

In the film, two adolescents devise a strategy to earn money by showcasing their relationship to captivate extraterrestrial beings. The movie delves into the commercialization of romantic relationships and the trend of individuals paying to observe others portray a blissful relationship.

Screen Rant is excited to present an exclusive preview of a scene from the sci-fi dramedy Landscape With Invisible Hand. The film is set in a near future where Earth is under the control of the Vuvv, an extraterrestrial species. The Vuvv's bureaucratic regime and advanced technology have resulted in widespread poverty among humans. In an attempt to secure their families' futures, two teenagers devise a plan to captivate the Vuvv by publicly showcasing their relationship. By doing so, they can earn money amidst the Vuvv's technology that has rendered many jobs obsolete. Nevertheless, the strain of maintaining this performative relationship is taking its toll, and they must conceal their true emotions if they want to achieve the future they have been striving for. Landscape With Invisible Hand premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and will make its theatrical debut on August 18.

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Asante Blackk and Kylie Rogers in Landscape With Invisible Hand

In an exclusive clip from Screen Rant's Landscape With Invisible Hand, Chloe presents the concept of "courtship broadcasts" to Adam. She explains that the aliens, who are unfamiliar with love and romance, pay to observe humans going on dates and being in relationships in order to understand these emotions. Despite Adam's concerns about potential awkwardness, Chloe reassures him that she feels completely at ease when she is with him. In a nervous admission, Adam reveals that he feels the same way.

Landscape With Invisible Hand explores the commodification of romantic relationships through a science fiction lens. The movie delves into the phenomenon of publicizing and branding one's relationship, which has become prevalent in reality series and even more so with the emergence of social media "influencers." By introducing the element of aliens, the film provides an abstract perspective while still examining the real-world aspect of people paying to witness a seemingly happy relationship, even if it is not genuine once the cameras stop rolling.

Cory Finley's film Landscape With Invisible Hand, based on M.T. Anderson's book of the same name, is both written and directed by Finley. The star-studded cast includes Asante Blackk, Kylie Rogers, Tiffany Haddish, William Jackson Harper, Brooklynn MacKinzie, Josh Hamilton, and Michael Gandolfini. With a runtime of 105 minutes, Landscape With Invisible Hand is rated R.

Don't miss the release of Landscape With Invisible Hand in theaters on August 18.