Project Detail

(Hi)Story of a Painting: The Light in the Shadow

Synopsis

Journey into Artemisia Gentileschi’s chiaroscuro world and discover how this self-portrait shines a light on her life as a survivor, an internationally celebrated artist and a woman in 17th Century Italy.
Official Selection SXSW Festival 2022 - XR Experience Program - World premiere
Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2022

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min
Format
Virtual Reality
Director
Quentin Darras, Gaelle Mourre
Producer
Gaelle Mourre, Charlotte Mikkelborg
Executive Producer
Liz Rosenthal
Screenwriter
Gaelle Mourre
Sound
Jack Hyde
Composer
Jasmin Kent Rodgman
Principal cast
Cerys Matthews, Susanna Paisio

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