Heliocentrum
Eleven minutes of computer animation blend scenes of Louis XIV's Versailles with images from the Poll Tax Riots in a commentary on media spectacle.
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Eleven minutes of computer animation blend scenes of Louis XIV's Versailles with images from the Poll Tax Riots in a commentary on media spectacle.
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Louis XIV's pleasure palace at Versailles serves as the backdrop for a unique blend of political commentary and visual spectacle. The film juxtaposes courtiers reminiscent of a Rudolf Valentino movie with a futuristic environment akin to Blade Runner. It incorporates footage from the Poll Tax Riots, creating a virtual diorama of London. The narrative traces the Seventeenth Century roots of society's obsession with special effects, surveillance, and media spectacle, revealing connections that resonate through time.
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