Seven television sets display excerpts from Atom Egoyan's films in a large room, creating an immersive audiovisual experience.
Synopsis
Seven television sets display excerpts from Atom Egoyan's films in a large room, creating an immersive audiovisual experience.
Synopsis
Atom Egoyan sets up multiple television sets in a spacious room, each displaying excerpts from his films, including The Sweet Hereafter and Exotica. Directed by Daniel Cockburn, Sculpting Memory was created for the 2015 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards, where Egoyan received a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award. The film features an original score by Lev Lewis and reflects Egoyan's artistic concerns with the recording and presentation of images, echoing his adaptation of Samuel Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape.
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Why Watch
- See Atom Egoyan's films in a unique visual setup.
- Find out about Egoyan's artistic influences.
- Meet the director Daniel Cockburn's creative approach.
Did You Know
- Sculpting Memory was released online on May 30, 2015.
- The film features excerpts from eight of Atom Egoyan's films.
- Daniel Cockburn returned to York University for his Master of Fine Arts in 2014.
- Sculpting Memory is one of seven films made for the 2015 GGPAA.
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Who directed the short film Sculpting Memory?
Sculpting Memory was directed and written by Daniel Cockburn.
What award did Atom Egoyan receive in 2015?
Atom Egoyan was presented with a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award at the 2015 Canadian Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.
When were the short films honoring the 2015 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards released?
The seven short films were released online on 30 May 2015.
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