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Hacking at Leaves

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'Hacking at Leaves' documents artist and hazmat-suit aficionado Johannes Grenzfurthner as he attempts to come to terms with the United States' colonial past, Navajo tribal history, and the hacker movement. The story hones in on a small tinker space in Durango, Colorado, that made significant contributions to worldwide COVID relief efforts. But things go awry when Uncle Sam interferes with the film's production.

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Jim Schembri jimschembri.com Jun 1
3.5/5
How gratifying it is to report that Hacking at Leaves, the latest delivery from noted Austrian artist and not-quite-conventional raconteur Johannes Grenzfurthner, is at once entertaining, informative and inventively assembled. It’s even coherent. Go to Full Review Surya Komal Just for Movie Freaks May 13
3.75/5
Hacking at Leaves is a bold and insightful documentary. Johannes Grenzfurthner’s unapologetic exploration of Navajo history, grassroots hacking, and colonial critique is both informative and provocative. Go to Full Review Evan Dossey Midwest Film Journal Feb 11
It’s crafted with an unstoppable editorial kineticism, a keen sense of humor and a sorrowful attempt at hope that feels uniquely of this moment. Go to Full Review Debopriyaa Dutta High on Films Feb 11
4.5/5
Hacking at Leaves nudges, rattles, and shatters the Overton window, and asks this seminal question: is hope a sentiment accessible to one and all, and how long must we placate ourselves with such facades before the tunnel caves in on top of us? Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 04/20/2024
3.5/4.0
Hacking at Leaves is yet another work of wonder from Grenzfurthner, a film that satisfies both intellectually and creatively yet also a film that challenges us to not be satisfied with the status quo because hope is a luxury many cannot afford. Go to Full Review Bradley Gibson Film Threat 04/19/2024
8/10
Hacking at Leaves explores the corruption eating away at the core of American social and political structures and provides yet another example of capitalism’s dismal failures. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Johannes Grenzfurthner

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Johannes Grenzfurthner

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Max Grodenchik

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Morningstar Angeline

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Johannes Grenzfurthner

Screenwriter

Jasmin Hagendorfer

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Synopsis 'Hacking at Leaves' documents artist and hazmat-suit aficionado Johannes Grenzfurthner as he attempts to come to terms with the United States' colonial past, Navajo tribal history, and the hacker movement. The story hones in on a small tinker space in Durango, Colorado, that made significant contributions to worldwide COVID relief efforts. But things go awry when Uncle Sam interferes with the film's production.
Director
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Producer
Jasmin Hagendorfer, Günther Friesinger, Johannes Grenzfurthner
Screenwriter
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Distributor
Internet Video Archive
Production Co
monochrom
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 29, 2025
Runtime
1h 48m