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Reinventing ties and words
Aphasia emerges as a language disorder triggered by brain lesions resulting from occurrences such as strokes, head trauma, or degenerative ailments like Alzheimer's. It can culminate in either partial or complete loss of speech, accompanied by challenges in comprehension, articulation, and written expression. Aphasia stands as a multifaceted and distinctive condition, deeply impacting the lives of those affected. Its repercussions extend to their interpersonal interactions, particularly affecting communication dynamics with close ones due to the hurdles it presents.
Directly inspired by the personal story of Marion Burger, co-author and co-director of the creation, and her father, "Emperor" is a journey. A journey that answers the author's need to comprehend her father's new realm and safeguard the connection binding them. Within this experience, users adopt the persona of the father, guided by his daughter. Through memories spanning a lifetime, they gradually pick up the thread of their relationship. This immersive journey delves into the inner realm of the man, endeavoring to decipher and convey a narrative he cannot articulate.
Presented in a monochrome style inspired by traditional animation, this intimate tale is seen through the lens of a journey with surreal accents, offering exploration of aphasia as a distant and outlined land. This aesthetic approach helps us to understand what this world has become, where sensations, perceptions of the world, communication and interaction with others must be reinvented and adapted.
Emperor in Official Selection at the Venice Film Festival, but not only...
Already presented as a Work in Progress at the Annecy 2023 Festival, this creation was awarded the Achievement prize Venice Immersive at the 80th Venice Film Festival.
We're very proud of this committed, poetic and empathetic work! Bravissimo to the whole team!
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— La Biennale di Venezia (@la_Biennale) September 9, 2023
It was also an opportunity for on-site visitors to discover and test the experience in a premiere setting.
Emperor also received the Best UX design award at the last Stereopsia on October 21st.
