Kiran Rao-backed, critically acclaimed film Humans in the Loop is streaming on Netflix following its stellar run at film festivals and a limited theatrical run. Directed by Aranya Sahar, the film follows an Adivasi woman who works at a data-labelling center, training AI systems. It is currently available to audiences in 190 countries and will stream in the U.S. from November 10.
Humans in the Loop is executive produced by National Award-winning filmmaker Biju Toppo and Kiran, both of whom were instrumental in guiding its theatrical run.
Speaking about it, Kiran said, “From the very first time I saw Humans in the Loop, I was moved by its honesty and vision. It speaks to the invisible labour that powers our modern world- with such tenderness and urgency. I’m thrilled that the film will now find a global home on Netflix, reaching audiences everywhere who will see a part of themselves in its story. It’s a rare film, intimate and political at once and I couldn’t be prouder to have been a part of its journey.”
Aranya added, “Being on Netflix feels like a powerful next step for Humans in the Loop. The film was always meant to start conversations about the invisible human labor that builds AI, and Netflix gives us the opportunity to take that dialogue to a truly global audience. It is a wonderful feeling to know that a greater number of audiences will be able to view the film and engage in greater conversations.”
The film had its theatrical run from September 5 and the producers went for an alternative distribution model which was supported by an Impact Distribution fund initiated by the Museum of Imagined Futures. It was released through a mix of theatrical and curated independent showcases, with screenings in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, and Bengaluru.
The film recently won the Grand Prix award from FIPRESCI-India, the India chapter of International Federation of Film Critics, alongside Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light.
