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202589 minGdocumentary

Preemptive Listening

202589 minGdocumentary

Over 20 contemporary musicians create siren compositions to question whether an alarm must be alarming.

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Over 20 contemporary musicians create siren compositions to question whether an alarm must be alarming.

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Musicians from around the world create siren compositions in "Preemptive Listening." The documentary features over 20 contemporary artists responding to the urgent themes of political, ecological, and man-made crises. It questions the nature of alarms and their effectiveness in conveying danger. The film runs for 89 minutes and was released in 2025. Through these musical interpretations, it invites reflection on the role of sound in alerting society to impending threats.

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