About the film
The Pervert's Guide to Utopias is a documentary film directed by Sophie Fiennes and released in 2026. In the film, Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek guides viewers through several kinds of material, including film, music, social media, and archival footage. The stated purpose is to map what the film calls the utopian illusions of our times.
That approach places ideas about utopia at the center while moving across cultural forms and recorded images. The entry identifies the work as a documentary film and names Sophie Fiennes as both maker and director. No runtime, country, language, or additional genre is listed here.
Viewers interested in Žižek’s commentary, cultural media, and examinations of contemporary utopian ideas can use this description to understand the film’s subject and method before choosing it.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in philosophy, utopian ideas, and Slavoj Žižek’s guided commentary. Documentary audiences drawn to film, music, social media, and archival footage may also appreciate its scope.
Worth knowing
- Directed by Sophie Fiennes
- Features Slavoj Žižek as guide
- Covers film and music
- Includes social media and archival footage
- Examines contemporary utopian illusions
Before you press play
- No runtime is listed
- No country or language is listed
- Released in 2026
The short of it
The Pervert's Guide to Utopias centers on Slavoj Žižek’s exploration of utopian ideas through varied cultural and archival material. Sophie Fiennes’ direction and the cross-media format define its appeal for philosophy-focused documentary viewers.