PLANETARIUM
Running time: 21:00
Shooting format: 16mm, MiniDV, Hi8
Original format: BetaCam SP/DV-PRO, colour/b&w, stereo
Year: 2001
A whimsical science-fiction comedy soundtracked to a mix of pop music and experimental electronica, PLANETARIUM explores our current fascinations with ufology, extraterrestrials and the future. A post-fin de siècle ode to the death of utopia, this video contrasts the vastness of outer space with the capacity to imagine; the cosmos that surrounds us and universe that exists inside our heads. File under experimental. Play at maximum volume.
Planetarium: Credits A video by Nelson Henricks image/text/voice: Nelson Henricks with quotes from: Ed Wood, Chet Baker and The Ramones guest vocalist: Criswell music: Nelson Henricks synth programming: Martin Hurtubise music recorded at: PRIM (Montréal) mixed by: Nelson Henricks, Martin Hurtubise video edit: Nelson Henricks rough edit: Centre for Art Tapes (Halifax) final edit: PRIM (Montréal) made with funding from: Le conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec The Canada Council, Media Arts Section directed by: Nelson Henricks PLANETARIUM © 2001