Traceroute

Artist and lifelong enthusiast Johannes Grenzfurthner embarks on a personal journey across the United States, traveling from the West Coast to the East Coast. Along the way, he introduces us to the locations and individuals that have influenced his creative work and political views. “Traceroute” seeks to explore and challenge the legacy of nerd culture, both past and present, while pondering its future. This thrilling and satirical expedition delves into the depths of trauma, obsession, and the intricacies of cognitive capitalism. The film includes interviews with notable figures such as Matt Winston, Sandy Stone, Bruce Sterling, Jason Scott, Christina Agapakis, Trevor Paglen, Ryan Finnigan, Kit Stubbs, V. Vale, Sean Bonner, Allison Cameron, Josh Ellingson, Maggie Mayhem, Paolo Pedercini, Steve Tolin, Dan Wilcox, Jon Lebkowsky, Jan “Varka” Mulders, Adam Flynn, Abie Hadjitarkhani, and Kelly Poots.