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Deep Dive: Passenger (2019)

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Passenger
Passenger tells the story of arriving in a new country, focusing on the experience of a migrant in Australia. The film is set in a taxi, where the viewer gradually pieces together their narrative while absorbing the unfamiliar environment. The taxi driver, also a migrant, shares insights from his own experience, creating a connection between the two journeys. The film employs a 360-degree, stop-motion VR technique to depict the feelings of dislocation and the search for a new home. This artistic approach enhances the emotional impact of transitioning into a foreign land, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the visual and geographic changes that come with migration.

Why Watch

  • See the unique perspective of a taxi driver-migrant.
  • Find out how stop-motion VR captures migration experiences.
  • Meet the emotional challenges of finding a new home.

Did You Know

The film was released in 2019 and has a duration of 10 minutes.
The taxi driver in the film is also a migrant to Australia.
Passenger uses a 360-degree, stop-motion VR format.

Perfect For

Virtual reality enthusiastsMigration studiesDocumentary fans