What do Marilyn Monroe, Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, all the actors who played the legendary James Bond, John F. Kennedy, and an alien race of ducks have in common? They are all protagonists in Rachel Maclean’s new documentary, DUCK, which is being screened both on-site and online at the 27th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (6-16/3/2025).

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WORDS: GEORGIA SKONDRANI

DUCK is a brilliantly imaginative film, brought to life with the help of deepfake AI. It captures the essence of classic Hollywood with its glossy cinematography while also channeling the intrigue of a British spy thriller.

Set in an unspecified past era, the story follows Agent Sean Connery as he struggles to understand how Marilyn Monroe has come back from the dead and seems impossible to kill—despite his countless attempts. Amidst all this delightful chaos, aliens and the other Bonds are drawn into the mystery, making things even more confusing. In just seventeen minutes, Maclean manages to keep the audience captivated, drawing them into a bizarre deepfake universe with a plot that feels delightfully unhinged. It’s safe to say that both Marilyn and Sean would definitely watch it themselves.

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