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Sitting in Darkness

Synopsis

Out of the darkness a sound emerges. Terrified people take to the streets in search of its source. They get their cameras out, documenting the sky. We watch on, our muscles contract and our pupils dilate.
This film piece explores the circulation, spectatorship and undeclared politics of contemporary networked images.

Details

Year: 2015
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 15 mins 29 secs
Format: HD Video
Director: Graeme Arnfield
Producer: Graeme Arnfield
Editor: Graeme Arnfield
Screenwriter: Graeme Arnfield

Genre

Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Graeme Arnfield

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