Project Detail

Sunshine State

Synopsis

A two-channel video projection shown on both sides of two screens placed one next to the other. Opening with footage of a burning sun, the work unfolds exploring images from the musical drama The Jazz Singer (1927), starring the famous singer Al Jolson. The film is known as the first "talkie" in the history of cinema that uses synchronised dialogue. (IFFR)
Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam 2023

Details

Year: 2022
Running time: 360 min Installation
Format: Installation
Director: Steve McQueen
Sound: Paolo Brandi

Genre

Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Steve McQueen's Sunshine State is made possible with the support of the Municipality of Rotterdam, Stichting Droom en Daad, Rotterdam Festivals and Nederlands Filmfonds

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