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Apple TV+ and Prime Video are set to release new streaming titles this week. Here's a rundown of the noteworthy releases:
- *"Murderbot" on Apple TV+
Alexander Skarsgard stars as a reprogrammed killer robot in the science fiction comedy series "Murderbot". Set in a future where cyborgs are programmed to serve and protect humans, the titular character, now with self-awareness, has hacked its programming. Instead of carrying out deadly assignments, it prefers to unwind by watching series and keeping an eye on its charges.
With a dry, sarcastic wit, Skarsgard's cyborg comments on the idiosyncrasies of humans as it is tasked with increasingly risky missions, especially when it reveals its human-like appearance, which captivates its human colleagues. The ten-episode series is adapted from Martha Wells' book series "The Murderbot Diaries" and premiers every Friday until July 11th.
- "The Photographer" on Prime Video
Based on the life of American photographer Lee Miller, this biographical drama focuses on her experiences during World War II. best known for her haunting images from the liberated concentration camp Dachau, Miller's photographs chronicled the horrors of war and the devastating impact of the Holocaust. British Oscar winner Kate Winslet leads the film as Miller, which also stars Alexander Skarsgard, Marion Cotillard, and Andy Samberg.
- "Homage to Rainer Werner Fassbinder" on Arte
In commemoration of legendary German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 80th birthday on May 31st, Arte is offering access to some of his most significant works. "Lili Marleen" (available from May 19th) and "The Marriage of Maria Braun" (available from May 27th) are two of Fassbinder's most well-regarded films, based around the themes of love and war, respectively. A documentary, "Hanna Schygulla" (available from May 28th), profiles Fassbinder's favorite actress, Hanna Schygulla.
- "Freud - Beyond Belief" on MagentaTV
MagentaTV's latest offering is the film "Freud - Beyond Belief," which tells the story of a fictional meeting between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, just as World War II began. In the movie, Freud, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, and his daughter Anna Freud, played by Liv Lisa Fries, navigate philosophical discussions on love, faith, humanity's future, and the existence of God. The film is based on a play and has been available since May 20.
Streaming options for the week are rounded out with "The Photographer," a powerful portrayal of a famous war correspondent's life, and a selection of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's masterpieces on Arte. For those interested in history and intellectual debate, "Freud - Beyond Belief" on MagentaTV promises an intriguing exploration of two renowned thinkers' beliefs. (Enrichment data omitted, as it did not provide additional information directly relevant to the streaming releases discussed in the article.)
The Commission might find interest in the technology used in the creation of "Murderbot", a new science fiction series on Apple TV+, given its portrayal of a self-aware cyborg. In contrast, the upcoming biographical drama "The Photographer" on Prime Video, based on the life of American photographer Lee Miller, seems to illustrate significant historical events and is more aligned with the realms of movies-and-tv and entertainment.
