All Light, Everywhere

...ultimately succeeds in more conventional terms: that is, on the strength and specificity of its chosen material.

An ambitious, demanding documentary that weaves together philosophy, neuroscience, ethics and observations on the very nature of film-making, All Light, Everywhere is bracingly challenging stuff.

...probing study of the weaponisation of surveillance tech.

No matter where it wanders, “All Light Everywhere” always makes it clear that cameras can kill us just as much as the guns that inspired them.

...the inclusion of “All of a Sudden” by Laraaji is the perfect endnote to this extraordinary and endlessly fascinating film.

...as a gift-bag of prompts for discussion, it's hard to beat.