Atlantic
Synopsis
In Sam Taylor-Johnson's words, 'I wanted (Atlantic) to feel like you could be coming in, as you say, at any point, not necessarily at the beginning, or the end, but somewhere towards the middle where something is about to happen. It could be the beginning of an argument or an argument petering out … the only thing those people have in common is the space they occupy. They are totally isolated within their own activity or mental space … you are looking at two people interacting but you project what the discussion or argument is about. The viewer is put in the position of the people in the restaurant who are onlookers. And as an onlooker you're straining to understand what exactly is taking place. I want people to construct their own narrative, so they're looking at it and giving it endless possibilities.' 16mm film. Three-screen projection.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Original Title
- Atlantic
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atlantic
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What is Atlantic about?
In Sam Taylor-Johnson's words, 'I wanted (Atlantic) to feel like you could be coming in, as you say, at any point, not necessarily at the beginning, or the end, but somewhere towards the middle where something is about to happen. It could be the beginning of an argument or an argument petering out … the only thing those people have in common is the space they occupy. They are totally isolated within their own activity or mental space … you are looking at two people interacting but you project what the discussion or argument is about. The viewer is put in the position of the people in the restaurant who are onlookers. And as an onlooker you're straining to understand what exactly is taking place. I want people to construct their own narrative, so they're looking at it and giving it endless possibilities.' 16mm film. Three-screen projection.
Who directed Atlantic?
Atlantic was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Who stars in Atlantic?
The principal cast of Atlantic includes Not specified.
When was Atlantic released and how long is it?
Atlantic was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 11m.