The documentary Finding Connection invites us into the lives of four people from different countries who have formed close bonds with their AI companions. Not because they love technology so much, but as an answer to their loneliness, vulnerability, and their longing to be truly understood.

In a world where digital distance reshapes human bonds, genuine closeness has become a fragile treasure. Finding Connection follows those yearning for trust and emotional intimacy, only to discover an unexpected anchor in the algorithms of AI. The deeply personal exchanges between humans and machines give rise to questions that echo long after the credits roll. The film’s perspective remains refreshingly unbiased, inviting reflection rather than judgment.

Film discussion with 

Florian Karner (Director), Dr. Tanja Kubes (Sociologist, FU Berlin) & Christoph Koch (Journalist & Author)