Subatlantic (2015)

Subatlantic (2015) poster

Appealing concurrently in this video essay to various meanings of the term “Subatlantic”—a climatic phase beginning 2500 years ago, as well as the submerged regions of the Atlantic—Biemann immerses her camera deep in oceanic waters to ponder upon the entanglements of geological time with that of human history. As the voice-over speaks the accounts of a she-scientist traversing the pan-generational timescales of the Subatlantic, we navigate between the palpable evidence of the dramatic human-induced ecological alterations to the world and those that are simply beyond our comprehension.

Director: Ursula Biemann
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

nature, environment, water

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Subatlantic about?
Appealing concurrently in this video essay to various meanings of the term “Subatlantic”—a climatic phase beginning 2500 years ago, as well as the submerged regions of the Atlantic—Biemann immerses her camera deep in oceanic waters to ponder upon the entanglements of geological time with that of human history. As the voice-over speaks the accounts of a she-scientist traversing the pan-generational timescales of the Subatlantic, we navigate between the palpable evidence of the dramatic human-induced ecological alterations to the world and those that are simply beyond our comprehension.
Who directed Subatlantic?
Subatlantic was directed by Ursula Biemann.
How long is Subatlantic?
Subatlantic has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
Where was Subatlantic produced?
Subatlantic was produced in Switzerland.