Steven Soderbergh’s AI-assisted John Lennon documentary is already dividing Cannes — and some critics say the visuals overwhelmed the emotion
Steven Soderbergh's documentary on John Lennon has sparked controversy at Cannes due to its use of AI-generated visuals. Critics have praised the interview content but criticized the surreal visuals for overshadowing the emotional impact. The film reflects the ongoing debate in Hollywood regarding the role of artificial intelligence in filmmaking.
- ▪The documentary features a never-before-released interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded on the day of Lennon's death.
- ▪Critics have expressed concern that the AI-generated visuals distract from the emotional weight of the interview.
- ▪Soderbergh acknowledged that using AI in the film would provoke strong reactions from audiences.
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AI Platforms & Assistants Steven Soderbergh’s AI-assisted John Lennon documentary is already dividing Cannes — and some critics say the visuals overwhelmed the emotion News By Eric Hal Schwartz published 20 May 2026 Critics are fiercely divided over the director’s decision to include AI-generated visuals in the film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Free) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Steven Soderbergh’s new John Lennon documentary sparked controversy at Cannes over its use of Meta AI-generated visualsCritics praised the Lennon interview…
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