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The Future of Humanity Begins with a Choice. Caprica: a theatre of war where human life and artificial intelligence take their place of battle. Set 58 years before the events of Battlestar Galactica, this spin-off prequel follows the lives of two families- the Graystones and the Adamas- united by the struggle for survival against the first cybernetic race made by humankind: the Cylons. In the marking of a new reality, corporate conspiracy, murder and betrayal leave the families fighting for control in robotic mayhem. Produced by Galactica gurus Ronald D.Moore and David Eick, this critically acclaimed series will have you revelling in the reality of a seemingly illusory universe, with no prior Battlestar knowledge needed to watch. Featuring an all-talented cast including Oscar nominee Eric Stoltz, Esai Morales and Alessandra Torresani, Caprica promises to animate the palates of viewers young and old with a universal flavour. A powerful jolt to bring you face-to-face with life's absurdities, this series tells the story of what happens when a human devise becomes a means to our own demise.
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Caprica (2010)
93 min
Set 58 years before Battlestar Galactica, Caprica follows two rival families - the Graystones and the Adamas - as they grow, compete, and thrive in the vibrant world of the peaceful 12 Colonies, living in a society close to our own. Entangled in the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence and robotics that will eventually lead to the creation of the Cylons, the two houses go toe-to-toe, blending action with corporate conspiracy and sexual politics.