Film Lens
Plains is set in the lobster fishing villages of southern Nova Scotia, focusing on the lives of Jon and Cat, a young couple engaged in developing left-leaning virtual reality video games. The film adopts a cinéma vérité style, capturing their rural life amidst the natural beauty of their surroundings. The narrative contrasts their artistic endeavors with the decline of physical labor and traditional industries.
As Jon retreats into the digital worlds he creates, the film reflects on the tension between the decaying mechanical industry and the rise of the digital realm. The lush landscapes and the couple's intimate moments provide a backdrop that evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times, while also addressing contemporary themes in technology and art.
Why Watch
- •Meet Jon and Cat in their Nova Scotia lobster fishing village.
- •Follow their unique approach to video game development.
- •See the contrast between rural life and digital realities.
Did You Know
•The film is set in southern Nova Scotia, Canada.
•Jon and Cat are developing politically left-leaning virtual reality games.
•The documentary has a duration of 60 minutes.
Perfect For
Virtual reality enthusiastsFans of rural documentariesVideo game developers