„Watch Me Burn” explores the exhausting process of identity verification in the digital age, criticizing how contemporary technology and the internet impact our sense of self. The metahuman-generated character represents an individual struggling with the relentless demands of proving their identity online. Her experiences symbolize the growing tension between the need to authenticate oneself and the diminishing control over one’s own identity. As the protagonist delves deeper into the online world, her identity expands into a state of hyperidentity, evolving beyond recognition. Despite her exhaustion, she strives to
maintain control and navigate an online landscape, highlighting the paradox of modern digital life. The film incorporates found footage to offer a broader commentary on technology and identity.
source: Internet
voice: Konstancja Dangel