Teknolust

2002 film by Lynn Hershman Leeson

January 2002 (2002-01)

Running time

82 minutesCountriesUnited States
United Kingdom
GermanyLanguageEnglishBox office$28,811^[1]

Teknolust is a 2002 American film written, produced, and directed by Lynn Hershman Leeson who, at the time of production, was working in the art department at University of California, Davis. The film stars Tilda Swinton and Jeremy Davies.^[2]

Lynn Hershman Leeson's art project "Agent Ruby" was an expansion inspired by this film.^[3]

Synopsis

The film is about the scientist Rosetta Stone (Swinton) who injects her DNA into three Self Replicating Automatons (S.R.A.s). These cyborg clones must habitually venture into the real world in order to obtain a supply of Y chromosome in the form of semen to keep them alive. Unfortunately, their periodic treks into the outside world seem to leave the males they obtain the chromosome from with a strange virus that overtakes both their bodies and their computers. The lust carries over into the technology, leaving the males' world aghast.

Cast

Role	Actor	Notes
Rosetta Stone/Marinne/Olive/Ruby	Tilda Swinton
Sandy	Jeremy Davies
Agent Hopper	James Urbaniak
Professor Crick	John O'Keefe
Dirty Dick	Karen Black
Dr. Bea	Al Nazemian
Dr. Aye	S.U. Violet
Tim	Josh Kornbluth
Preacher	Thomas Jay Ryan
Nelia	Sumalee Montano	Uncredited role

Awards and nominations

Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Award 2004 - Best Film (nominated)^[4]
Hamptons International Film Festival 2002 - Feature Film Prize in Science and Technology (won)^[5]

References

^ "Teknolust".
^ Kehr, Dave (2004-02-20). "FILM IN REVIEW; 'Teknolust'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
^ Bravo, Tony (April 6, 2022). "At 80, S.F. artist celebrated by industry that once shunned her". Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
^ Teknolust, retrieved 2018-09-04
^ Teknolust, retrieved 2018-09-04