Notes on blindness
Synopsis
In 1983, English theology professor and writer John Hull lost his sight permanently. In an attempt to understand and accept this upheaval in his life, he kept a diary recorded on audio cassettes for three years.
Based on this unique narrative testimony, Notes on Blindness VR is a journey into a world ‘beyond vision’ and immerses the user in the cognitive, emotional and sensory experience of blindness.
The depth and simplicity of the narration, the deliberately minimalist artistic direction that allows sounds and imagination to take centre stage, the quality of the spatialised binaural audio (with native binaural recordings), and the interactivity unprecedented for projects of this period have made this project one of the most award-winning at festivals and a true benchmark for several years for professionals in immersive creation.
In short
Format: virtual reality
Genre: animation
Release date: 2017
Website: https://www.arte.tv/digitalproductions/fr/notes-on-blindness/
Duration: 15 to 20 minutes
Credits
Cast: John Hull, Lambert Wilson
Written by: John Hull
Narrative and interactive writing: Amaury La Burthe
Creative direction: Amaury La Burthe, Arnaud Colinart
Assisted by: Landia Egal, Corentin Lambot
Production: Agat Films - Ex Nihilo, Novelab, ARTE France, Archer’s Mark
Partners: CNC, Midi-Pyrénées Region, Tribeca Film Institute New Media Fund, Ford Foundation - Just Film
Festival selections and awards
Awards: Sundance “New Frontier” 2016, Storyscapes Award Tribeca Film Festival 2016, Sheffield Doc/Fest 2016, FNCeXPlore 2016, Prix Europa 2016, Kaleidoscope World Tour 2016, SXSW Finalist 2017, Miami Interactive FilmGate 2017, Trophée des Apps 2017, Peabody Awards 2022, etc.
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