Slow Action (2018)
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.
Cast
- John Wynne - Narrator (voice)
- Ilona Halberstadt - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Slow Action stars John Wynne, Ilona Halberstadt.
- How long is Slow Action?
- Slow Action has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Slow Action?
- Slow Action is a Science Fiction film.
- Where was Slow Action produced?
- Slow Action was produced in United Kingdom.