Factory of the Sun
Synopsis
In this immersive work, which debuted at the 2015 German Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, Steyerl probes the pleasures and perils of image circulation in a moment defined by the unprecedented global flow of data. Ricocheting between genres—news reportage, documentary film, video games, and internet dance videos—Factory of the Sun uses the motifs of light and acceleration to explore what possibilities are still available for collective resistance when surveillance has become a mundane part of an increasingly virtual world. Factory of the Sun tells the surreal story of workers whose forced moves in a motion capture studio are turned into artificial sunshine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
La Biennale di Venezia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hito Steyerl
- Screenplay & Story
- Shumon Basar
- Original Score
- Aidan Peterson, Kassem Mosse, Fatima Al Qadiri, Dawn of Midi, Kaycee
- Original Title
- Factory of the Sun
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hito Steyerl
Shumon Basar
Aidan Peterson, Kassem Mosse, Fatima Al Qadiri, Dawn of Midi, Kaycee
Department Leadership Roster
Hito Steyerl
Director
Shumon Basar
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Factory of the Sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Factory of the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Factory of the Sun about?
In this immersive work, which debuted at the 2015 German Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, Steyerl probes the pleasures and perils of image circulation in a moment defined by the unprecedented global flow of data. Ricocheting between genres—news reportage, documentary film, video games, and internet dance videos—Factory of the Sun uses the motifs of light and acceleration to explore what possibilities are still available for collective resistance when surveillance has become a mundane part of an increasingly virtual world. Factory of the Sun tells the surreal story of workers whose forced moves in a motion capture studio are turned into artificial sunshine.
Who directed Factory of the Sun?
Factory of the Sun was directed by Hito Steyerl.
Who stars in Factory of the Sun?
The principal cast of Factory of the Sun includes TSC (TakeSomeCrime), Yulia Startsev, Mark Waschke.
When was Factory of the Sun released and how long is it?
Factory of the Sun was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Factory of the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Factory of the Sun was composed by Aidan Peterson, Kassem Mosse, Fatima Al Qadiri, Dawn of Midi, Kaycee.