Colossal Cave (2016)

Plato's allegory of the cave is often read as a prefiguration of cinema. Yet this film illustrates how online gaming was born from a network of caves. The reconstruction of one couple's hobby, spending all their time in the world's largest cave system, leads us to the conception of a pioneering video game.

Director: Graeme Arnfield
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

video game, video collage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colossal Cave about?
Plato's allegory of the cave is often read as a prefiguration of cinema. Yet this film illustrates how online gaming was born from a network of caves. The reconstruction of one couple's hobby, spending all their time in the world's largest cave system, leads us to the conception of a pioneering video game.
Who directed Colossal Cave?
Colossal Cave was directed by Graeme Arnfield.
How long is Colossal Cave?
Colossal Cave has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Colossal Cave?
Colossal Cave is a Documentary film.
Where was Colossal Cave produced?
Colossal Cave was produced in United Kingdom.