A 48-minute video installation combines original footage from the Isle of Skye and the Faroe Islands with archival material to address issues of slavery and migration.
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A 48-minute video installation combines original footage from the Isle of Skye and the Faroe Islands with archival material to address issues of slavery and migration.
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Synopsis
On the Isle of Skye, John Akomfrah's three-channel video installation, Vertigo Sea, presents a complex portrayal of the ocean. The 48-minute work interlaces original footage with archival material from the BBC Natural History Unit. It addresses the history of slavery, migration, and ecological issues, including whaling and nuclear testing. Inspired by Herman Melville's Moby-Dick and Heathcote Williams' Whale Nation, the installation premiered at the 2015 Venice Biennale, curated by Okwui Enwezor.
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Why Watch
- See original footage from the Isle of Skye and Norway.
- Find out about the history of slavery and migration.
- Meet the haunting soundtrack by Tandis Jenhudson.
Did You Know
- Vertigo Sea premiered at the Venice Biennale in May 2015.
- The film features original footage from the Isle of Skye and the Faroe Islands.
- The soundtrack was composed by Tandis Jenhudson.
- The film is 48 minutes long and is presented across three screens.
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Who created Vertigo Sea?
Vertigo Sea was created by British artist and filmmaker John Akomfrah.
What is the duration of Vertigo Sea?
Vertigo Sea has a duration of 48 minutes.
Where did Vertigo Sea premiere?
Vertigo Sea premiered at the 56th Venice Biennale in 2015.
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