Gareth Ritch News Today

Everything about The Artifice Girl is ethically challenging, making the thought exercises triggered by episodes of Black Mirror feel like child's play.

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Ritch, who wrote, directed, and also appears in the film, keeps the story tightly controlled, so the sole focus is on the mental and emotional challenges facing us when we're dealing with our preconceived notions of reality and authenticity.