On Monday, 25 May 2026, FFOS hosted the second event organized by the Film Club of the Centre for Popular Culture. The audience had the opportunity to watch the cult science fiction film Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott. Assoc. Prof. Ljubica Matek, PhD, and student Martin Zelić discussed the film’s content and aesthetics, as well as the broader cultural and historical context in which it was created.
Particular emphasis was placed on how Japan’s rapid economic rise at the time strongly influenced the film’s production design, from the omnipresent neon advertisements and posters to the architecture of futuristic Los Angeles. The discussion then turned to the film’s relationship with Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Professor Ljubica Matek pointed out that the novel is distinctly science-fictional and focuses on issues of technology, religion and dehumanization. The film adaptation, on the other hand, under Scott’s direction, leans towards a blend of science fiction and film noir, thereby achieving broader appeal. It was also noted that the film places greater emphasis on the relationship between Deckard and Rachel and on the protagonists’ existential dilemmas. Finally, Martin Zelić also addressed the film’s turbulent production, marked by poor relations among the actors, difficult working conditions and Ridley Scott’s authoritarian approach on set. Following the introductory comments on the film, the audience watched this 1982 science fiction classic. New Film Club activities were announced for the winter semester of the following academic year.
