‘They’, directed and narrated by Biss Nova, is a striking experimental micro-short that tosses standard storytelling aside and dives into the messy, layered reality of non-binary identity. Using AI, Biss sculpts characters from self-portraits, creating surreal, shifting visuals that mesmerize. These characters are pieces of truth – distorted yet authentic, haunting and beautiful all at once.
Set in a future that feels alien, ‘They’ explores identity, love, and belonging through a deeply personal lens. The narration cuts through the AI-driven imagery with poetic reflections. It’s experimental filmmaking with soul – polished, immersive, and fiercely original.
What stands out is how the film uses AI technology not as a gimmick but as a powerful tool of expression. The effects highlight the fluidity and complexity of identity, turning the familiar into something strange and symbolic.
‘They’ invites viewers to sit with ambiguity and contradiction – to feel the tension between who we are, who we want to be, and how the world sees us. It’s a challenging, bold piece of work that rewards patience and openness. For anyone curious about what experimental filmmaking can do when it gets personal and brave, ‘They’ is essential viewing.
