Total Refusal

The self-proclaimed pseudo-Marxist Total Refusal is a collective of artists, researchers, and filmmakers who upcycle mainstream video games to create political narratives in the form of videos, interventions, performances, and lectures. The collective's themes are informed by critical game studies and social theory in an attempt to promote and popularize a counter-hegemonic left. Their work has been screened at over 300 film and art festivals. Since their foundation in 2018, Total Refusal has been awarded more than 65 prizes and honorary mentions.