Genesis (1991)
Genesis recounts a story about embodiment "told" using voice synthesis and animation display on a MacIntosh computer. It was installed at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia in 1991. A computer is swaddled in blankets in a small baby carriage. A text appears on the screen that tells the (true) story of a woman who miscarries and keeps the fetus in her refrigerator. The narration is artificial, generated by a speech synthesis program. This voice becomes more human as the story evolves and as our understanding of the power of naming sharpens.
Director: Peter Rose
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Drama
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: May 25, 1991
Original Language: en
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- What is Genesis about?
- Genesis recounts a story about embodiment "told" using voice synthesis and animation display on a MacIntosh computer. It was installed at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia in 1991. A computer is swaddled in blankets in a small baby carriage. A text appears on the screen that tells the (true) story of a woman who miscarries and keeps the fetus in her refrigerator. The narration is artificial, generated by a speech synthesis program. This voice becomes more human as the story evolves and as our understanding of the power of naming sharpens.
- Who directed Genesis?
- Genesis was directed by Peter Rose.
- How long is Genesis?
- Genesis has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is Genesis?
- Genesis is a Horror, Science Fiction, Drama film.