"Restore Point" is a 2023 Czech cyberpunk science-fiction thriller film directed by Robert Hloz in his directorial debut.
Set in 2041, the film explores a world where people have the constitutional right to be revived in the event of unnatural death, provided they have regularly backed up their brain data. The story follows young detective Emma "Em" Trochinowska as she investigates the murder of a scientist who developed the resurrection technology and his wife, puzzled that he hasn't had a valid recovery point to be revived.
The film features a talented cast, including Andrea Mohylová as Em, Matěj Hádek as the murdered scientist David Kurlstat, and Karel Dobrý as Rohan, the head of the Restore Point Institute. Principal photography took place in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland.
"Restore Point" premiered at the 2023 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and was well-received by critics, who praised its retro-futuristic cyberpunk aesthetic and inventive premise. The film was described as the "Czech Blade Runner" and has been noted for its gripping narrative and exploration of the ethical implications of resurrection technology.
The film was released in Czech cinemas on September 21, 2023, and is set to be distributed internationally by XYZ Films, with plans for a Netflix and home media release on January 24, 2024. "Restore Point" has generated interest for its unique take on the cyberpunk genre and its thought-provoking themes about the consequences of technological progress.