Mercury (2016)

Mercury (2016) poster

My intention was to make a video in ironic celebration of the increasingly inexplicable human obsession with the automobile, while simultaneously paying tribute to the transformative power of nature. Set in the temperate rain forest of North America’s Pacific West Coast the video, may perhaps, remind us that it was hereabouts that the V8 Mercury was once the ambassador of the Ford Motor Corporation, the family vehicle of choice, and an essential player in the ritual of courtship and romantic love.

Director: Chris Welsby
Runtime: 23 min
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More Films by Director: Chris Welsby

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercury about?
My intention was to make a video in ironic celebration of the increasingly inexplicable human obsession with the automobile, while simultaneously paying tribute to the transformative power of nature. Set in the temperate rain forest of North America’s Pacific West Coast the video, may perhaps, remind us that it was hereabouts that the V8 Mercury was once the ambassador of the Ford Motor Corporation, the family vehicle of choice, and an essential player in the ritual of courtship and romantic love.
Who directed Mercury?
Mercury was directed by Chris Welsby.
How long is Mercury?
Mercury has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).