A perverse inter-dimensional-epic of pimples, porn and the universal struggle for freedom – you’ll never look in the mirror quite the same way.

‘Election’ meets ‘Dr Strangelove’ by way of ‘Life Of Brian’’. Fans of dark comedy and apocalyptic sci-fi will find common ground in this true-to-life parable for our times – daring us to laugh at that which scares us the most.

The story of a brilliant but socially-challenged scientist, months away from debuting a history-making invention: a means to communicate with his severely autistic son. Following various perspectives, The Empathy Machine tells interconnecting stories of love, loss and obsession, as six people try desperately to connect.