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Extended reality documentary on David Bowie debuts at Venice Immersive
The project by photographer Denis O'Regan is among 69 immersive works presented at the Venice Film Festival's 10th anniversary showcase.
The short version
- A 3D spatial-sound documentary titled 'David Bowie: Unseen Unheard' premiered at Venice Immersive on Lazzaretto Vecchio.
- Created by official photographer Denis O'Regan with backing from Bowie's estate, the installation incorporates 12 songs and nearly 800 unseen archive photographs across eight screens and 84 speakers.
- The showcase features 69 total extended reality works focusing on evolving narrative formats and themes such as nature and climate change.
Key facts
- The 10th anniversary edition of Venice Immersive, the extended reality storytelling section of the Venice Film Festival, is hosting 69 pieces on the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio.[The Guardian]
- 'David Bowie: Unseen Unheard', an extended reality documentary by official photographer Denis O'Regan, utilizes eight screens, 84 hidden speakers, 12 tracks, and nearly 800 previously unreleased photographs.[The Guardian]
- The Bowie installation was created with the full cooperation and support of the late musician's estate.[The Guardian]
- Other projects featured in the programme include climate- and science-focused works such as 'Solwata', 'Out of the Ashes', 'Galápagos: The Last Eden', and 'Smithsonian Starstruck'.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Specific global release dates and venue locations for future distribution of 'David Bowie: Unseen Unheard' beyond the festival were not detailed.[The Guardian]