The phrase (And we, like idiots, stood by and watched) serves as the biting title of the 2021 satirical film directed by Pierfrancesco Diliberto , better known as Pif . This title, originally inspired by a remark from the late author Andrea Camilleri , captures the essence of a modern society paralyzed by its own technological "progress".
: Arturo’s only comfort is Stella (Ilenia Pastorelli), a high-end hologram companion.
: When his free trial expires, he must work grueling shifts just to afford the subscription to keep "seeing" her.
The story follows (played by Fabio De Luigi), a manager who unknowingly develops the very algorithm that makes his own job obsolete. Overnight, he loses his career, his home, and his friends. Desperate, he becomes a bicycle courier for FUUBER , a massive tech conglomerate. The film highlights the irony of his situation:
The film, which can be viewed on platforms like Netflix and Amazon , offers a sharp critique of the gig economy and the faceless power of algorithms.
