A gripping drama unfolds in the intertwined world of virtual realities and physical existence: a professional gamer from the Netherlands, caught between the pulsating metropolises and the surreal silence of digital realms. During a tournament in Taipei, he is suddenly struck by a sharp pain in his arm, throwing him off his usual rhythm. This unexpected physical limitation forces him to take an involuntary break, which unintentionally opens his eyes to the interpersonal relationships beyond the screens. His encounter with a young woman at the hotel leads to profound insights into human connection in an era dominated by digital communication. As he reorients his days in the real world, he unexpectedly finds himself in a world that challenges his views on reality, isolation and community. The chance encounter becomes the catalyst for intense self-reflection, confronting him with both his own identity and a foreign culture. R U THERE, which won awards for both its outstanding camerawork and extraordinary sound design when it premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, questions the consequences of our increasingly digitized existence. It impressively portrays how virtual worlds can shape our perception of reality and challenges the audience to reflect on the meaning of authenticity in a networked world.
Pro-gamer Jitze has to take a forced break from a tournament in Taipei and meets a young woman who changes his view of the world.
A gripping drama unfolds in the intertwined world of virtual realities and physical existence: a professional gamer from the Netherlands, caught between the pulsating metropolises and the surreal silence of digital realms. During a tournament in Taipei, he is suddenly struck by a sharp pain in his arm, throwing him off his usual rhythm. This unexpected physical limitation forces him to take an involuntary break, which unintentionally opens his eyes to the interpersonal relationships beyond the screens.
His encounter with a young woman at the hotel leads to profound insights into human connection in an era dominated by digital communication. As he reorients his days in the real world, he unexpectedly finds himself in a world that challenges his views on reality, isolation and community. The chance encounter becomes the catalyst for intense self-reflection, confronting him with both his own identity and a foreign culture.
R U THERE, which won awards for both its outstanding camerawork and extraordinary sound design when it premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, questions the consequences of our increasingly digitized existence. It impressively portrays how virtual worlds can shape our perception of reality and challenges the audience to reflect on the meaning of authenticity in a networked world.