Swallowed
Documentary
Information
Swallowed - VR Oculus Quest (in production)
International title
Swallowed
Release date
09/01/2022
Synopsis
Swallowed is an animation film and an invitation to meet K., a young Nigerian who has set off on the road to Europe. In a skilful story that is somewhere between a fable and a dream, K. takes us along with him on his tragic journey. Before the shipwreck, he extends his hand to invite us to dance with him, to dance to life, to dance to the future, to dance not to forget all those who drowned.
Swallowed is the Hotspot - chapter 2, an immersive VR (virtual reality) animated documentary, an author project directed and produced by Patricia Bergeron, with the funding of Canada and Quebec Arts Councils.Hotspot is a skillful mix of participatory theatre and virtual reality. Inspired by real testimonials by migrants and mediators met in Sicily in a research project in 2017-2018, Hotspot avoids simplifying the situation.Hotspot | Chapter One - was distributed in festivals and locations based experience centers. The Chapter Two will pursue on the same paths while also adding a distribution via the channel for author projects in the Oculus Store.
At a time when this human tragedy is rendered mundane, with the trafficking of undesirables, the criminalization of solidarity and the steady rise of hatred, the Hotspot project attests to its necessity.
Minimum Duration (mn)
15
Thematics
DocumentarySocial issues
Technology(ies) used
6DoFHand trackingInstallationMotion capture
Production company(ies)
Productions Leitmotiv
Country(ies)
Canada
Distribution Strategy
Device(s) compatibility
Oculus Quest 2
Number of user(s)
Single-user experience
Play area
Room ScaleStanding
Distribution strategy
Art museums & galleriesDigital art centersFestival, Art fairsHistory museums
Target audience(s)
14+
Team
First and last name(s) of the Lead artist(s)
Patricia Bergeron
First and last name(s) of producer(s)
Patricia Bergeron, Ghassan Fayad
Main cast
Femi Kuti music
