Unseen Skies
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Film Available to Stream
Fri, Apr 9 at 12:01 am – Sun, Apr 18 at 11:59 pm PST
Description
Contemporary artist Trevor Paglen is known for his political and mind-blowing art pieces on global mass surveillance, data collection, and artificial intelligence. This visually stunning and immersive film follows Paglen as he travels through the desolate Nevada desert while discussing the motivation for his latest and most audacious project: launching a satellite into orbit. Stunning cinematography, trippy computer graphics, and a percussive score imbue this compelling documentary with an ethereal tone that perfectly captures the provocative and breathtaking beauty of Paglen’s work.
Yaara Bou Melhem is a journalist, writer and director based in Australia. Her most recent documentary short, War on Trut’ followed 2018 Time Person of the Year, Maria Ressa and the Filipino editor’s global campaign against disinformation. Yaara’s films have received a number of accolades including two UN Media Peace Awards and five Walkley Awards. Unseen Skies is her first feature.
Film Details
LanguageEnglish
Year2021
PremiereWorld
Runtime98
CountryUSA/Australia
DirectorYaara Bou Melhem
ProducerIvan O’Mahoney, Yaara Bou Melhem
Executive ProducerJeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann, Ivan O’Mahoney, Nial Fulton
EditorFrancisco Forbes
CinematographerTom Bannigan
MusicHelena Czajka
Print SourceParticipant
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