Slow Action
Synopsis
Slow Action, Ben Rivers’ first exhibition at Matt’s Gallery, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film that brings together a series of four 16mm works which exist somewhere between documentary, ethnographic study and fiction. Continuing his exploration of curious and extraordinary environments, Slow Action applies the idea of island biogeography - the study of how species and eco-systems evolve differently when isolated and surrounded by unsuitable habitat - to a conception of the Earth in a few hundred years; the sea level rising to absurd heights, creating hyperbolic utopias that appear as possible future mini-societies. This series of constructed realities explores the environments of self-contained lands and the search for information to enable the reconstruction of soon to be lost worlds.
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Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 8, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Rivers
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark von Schlegell
- Original Title
- Slow Action
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Animate Projects
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Rivers
Mark von Schlegell
Ben Rivers
Ben Rivers
Ben Rivers
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Rivers
Director
Mark von Schlegell
Writer
Ben Rivers
Producer
Ben Rivers
Director of Photography
Ben Rivers
Editor
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What is Slow Action about?
Slow Action, Ben Rivers’ first exhibition at Matt’s Gallery, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film that brings together a series of four 16mm works which exist somewhere between documentary, ethnographic study and fiction. Continuing his exploration of curious and extraordinary environments, Slow Action applies the idea of island biogeography - the study of how species and eco-systems evolve differently when isolated and surrounded by unsuitable habitat - to a conception of the Earth in a few hundred years; the sea level rising to absurd heights, creating hyperbolic utopias that appear as possible future mini-societies. This series of constructed realities explores the environments of self-contained lands and the search for information to enable the reconstruction of soon to be lost worlds.
Who directed Slow Action?
Slow Action was directed by Ben Rivers.
Who stars in Slow Action?
The principal cast of Slow Action includes John Wynne, Ilona Halberstadt.
When was Slow Action released and how long is it?
Slow Action was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 45m.