WTFF 8 – ExtraWorks Competition
by Nicolas Gourault
Experimental documentary
France, 2025, 23’
O.v. English, Spanish. Italian and English subtitles
November 28, 2026, 5.00 PM, Caracol Olol Jackson – Vicenza
Synopsis How does a machine learn to read the world? Testimonies and screen recordings introduce the experience of online micro-workers from the Global South: the job of these invisible workers is to teach the AI of self-driving cars to navigate the streets of the Global North.
Director’s bio-filmography Nicolas Gourault (1991) is a French artist and filmmaker with a background in visual arts and visual studies. He has worked with Forensic Architecture before graduating from Le Fresnoy. His practice spans between online open-source investigations and the critical use of new media as documentary tools. VO (2020) won Best Film in the ExtraWorks category at WTFF6. Their Eyes premiered at Berlinale Shorts.
Trailer
Directed by Nicolas Gourault
Screenplay, Motion Design Nicolas Gourault
Cinematography Yvon, Oliver, Jonel
Sound, Sound Design Etienne André
Editing Lucas Azémar, Félix Rehm, Nicolas Gourault
Cast Oliver, Jonel, Yvon, Yonaille, Elvina, Nancy
Production Yannick Beauquis, Quentin Brayer, Don Quichotte Films
Distribution Square Eyes
Website squareeyesfilm.com, nicolasgourault.fr
Social Media Instagram: @nicolasgourault