“One-third of the global tin supply is extracted from Bangka island in Indonesia. Tin is the most impacted mineral by the upcoming technological development, which includes artificial intelligence and technology for renewable energy. Natasha is a solar-powered A.I. voice, and in this film, they trace their genealogy and the truth of their origin; from the capital liquidity to labour dynamic. With their feminised voice—as quite often performed by other AI-powered voice assistants produced by tech-companies, Natasha narrates the emergence of tin in Bangka island and their existence from the perspective of tropical anthropology of nature, value theory, philosophy of time, genetic mutation, geopolitics, and automation.” (http://rizaldiriar.com/kasiterit.html, accessed 27 May 2021)
Though not available online, you can read more about ‘Kasiterit’ and access the trailer here: http://rizaldiriar.com/kasiterit.html
Or read an interview with Riar about the work here:
https://www.vdrome.org/riar-rizaldi
Keep your eyes peeled for public screenings!
