A defining moment in cinematic history: Hollywood actors and screenwriters on strike, highly anticipated films postponed, and ‘Barbie’ taking the world by storm. This film, challenging the boundary between reality and illusion, shatters box office records, grossing $1.3 billion globally. Amidst the quest for technological perfection, the strike underscores the importance of authenticity. A reflection on the balance between humanity and machines in the world of cinema.

SARA AFONSO