‘He was always a bit of a groundbreaker’: David Bowie enters a new dimension in ‘extended reality’ documentary
Summary
The Venice Immersive film festival celebrates its 10th year by showcasing new extended reality (XR) storytelling. One highlight is "David Bowie: Unseen Unheard," a 3D documentary with rare photos and sound, created with Bowie's estate to explore his life using immersive technology.Key Facts
- Venice Immersive is a film festival focused on new storytelling using XR technology.
- The festival’s 10th edition takes place on Lazzaretto Vecchio island near Venice.
- "David Bowie: Unseen Unheard" is a 3D documentary featuring hundreds of unseen photos and 12 Bowie songs.
- The documentary uses eight screens and 84 hidden speakers for an immersive experience.
- The project was made with full cooperation from David Bowie’s estate.
- Bowie was known for embracing technology and mixing music with visuals and theater.
- The festival also features XR works addressing climate change, including pieces about the Solomon Islands, wildfires in Los Angeles, and Arctic nature.
- Venice Immersive has grown from small experimental projects to major works with wider distribution around the world.
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