From Variety · Ellise Shafer,Alex Ritman · · 40s
Jenna Ortega Wants Film to Encourage Putting Down Phones
Jenna Ortega hopes her dystopian film 'Klara and the Sun' reminds people to disconnect from technology.
In brief
Jenna Ortega hopes her dystopian film 'Klara and the Sun' reminds people to disconnect from technology. Jenna Ortega says her film 'Klara and the Sun' encourages putting down computers and phones to live in the moment. Originally reported by Variety.
Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega hopes her new dystopian film 'Klara and the Sun' encourages people to put down computers and phones in the age of AI.
“I think we gotta put our focus on one another and put down the computers and phones”
Film Premiere
The film world premiered at London Film Festival on October 15, 2026, with Ortega wearing a yellow lace dress.
Message to Viewers
Ortega urged viewers to be present and appreciate people standing right in front of them.
“Remember to be present and to appreciate people while they’re standing right in front of you”
At a glance
Jenna Ortega says her film 'Klara and the Sun' encourages putting down computers and phones to live in the moment.
