Digital November
A special selection of French VR art.
From fantastical landscapes and paintings that come to life to interactive worlds and intimate human stories – each work offers a different way to explore art from the inside.
With the support of the Embassy of France / French Institute in Bulgaria
An imaginary world that comes to life through music.
Created by composer and producer Philippe Cohen Solal (Gotan Project), this interactive VR experience is inspired by the work of American artist and writer Henry Darger - one of the most important figures in outsider art.
Immerse yourself in his hallucinatory universe, where music and fantastical imagery intertwine. The story follows the adventures of the seven Vivian Girls heroines, their battle against hostile forces and their victory over their enemies.
Author: Philippe Cohen Solal
Duration: 10-12 minutes
Language: English / French
Format: interactive virtual reality
What does the Earth look like after humanity disappears?
Nature has taken over the world. Fungi and molds grow among giant insect remains, and after a sudden climate cataclysm the planet turns into an underwater universe inhabited by strange creatures.
Planet ∞ is a fantastical 360-degree journey that makes us look at life and nature in a new way.
Author: Momoko Seto
Duration:7 minutes
Language: no dialogue
Format: 360° VR film
A journey among living watercolors and fantastical creatures.
Created from nearly 300 watercolor drawings, this short VR experience immerses you in a poetic world inspired by nature and the work of Marc Chagall.
Landscapes, plants and extraordinary creatures intertwine in a colorful visual universe that explores the fragile bond between humans and nature.
Author: Jérémy Griffaud
Duration:5 minutes
Language: no dialogue
Format: immersive VR film
Discover the light beyond black.
Enter the world of Pierre Soulages - one of the most important French painters of the 20th century, who turned the color black into a source of light.
This interactive VR experience takes you through his memories, creative explorations and extraordinary paintings. Narrated by actress Isabelle Huppert, color, texture and light come to life around you.
Author: Gordon
Duration: about 10 minutes
Language: English / French
Format: interactive virtual reality
A journey into the mind of a man who is gradually losing his words.
Empereur is a moving interactive story about a father affected by aphasia and his daughter, who is trying to find her way back to him.
Through memories, symbols and surreal spaces, the viewer enters his inner world. A story about memory, loss and human closeness, told through striking black-and-white animation.
Authors: Marion Burger and Ilan J Cohen
Duration: 40-45 minutes
Language: English / French
Format: interactive VR storytelling
About Digital November
Digital November (Novembre Numérique) is an international initiative of the French cultural network dedicated to digital creativity and new technologies in the arts.
As part of the initiative, Videnie presents a special selection of VR works that explore new ways of storytelling and engaging with art.
With the support of the Embassy of France / French Institute in Bulgaria
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