A Journey That Wasn't
Synopsis
An expedition leaves Ushuaia for the Antarctic circle. Pierre Huyghe, along with six other artists, is brought aboard Jean-Louis Etienne's boat in search of an uncharted island inhabited by a strange creature. Imprisoned by ice floats, they come across an albino penguin that they capture with their recording station. Six months later, on the Wollman Ice Rink in New York's Central Park -- another sea of ice -- Joshua Cody conducts his orchestral score inspired by the expedition's topographical records.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Huyghe
- Original Title
- A Journey That Wasn't
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Huyghe
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Huyghe
Director
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What is A Journey That Wasn't about?
An expedition leaves Ushuaia for the Antarctic circle. Pierre Huyghe, along with six other artists, is brought aboard Jean-Louis Etienne's boat in search of an uncharted island inhabited by a strange creature. Imprisoned by ice floats, they come across an albino penguin that they capture with their recording station. Six months later, on the Wollman Ice Rink in New York's Central Park -- another sea of ice -- Joshua Cody conducts his orchestral score inspired by the expedition's topographical records.
Who directed A Journey That Wasn't?
A Journey That Wasn't was directed by Pierre Huyghe.
Who stars in A Journey That Wasn't?
The principal cast of A Journey That Wasn't includes Not specified.
When was A Journey That Wasn't released and how long is it?
A Journey That Wasn't was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 23m.