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When We Encounter the World

When We Encounter the World

May 01, 2024 · 11m

Rated 6 out of 10

Director

Zazie Ray-Trapido, Leonardo Pirondi

Overview

In 1934 an experiment by an amateur-scientist couple began. Named after a genus of moths, the Automeris Project placed a group of young children in an enclosed forest, leaving them to fend for themselves. On return visits, the couple presented self-made films, accompanied by live music, depicting the outside world. For them, these images were the perfect replica of reality seen in their expeditions. Nevertheless, the films were carefully framed, edited, and manipulated to induce a transformation and provoke the development of a new society.

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What is When We Encounter the World about?

In 1934 an experiment by an amateur-scientist couple began. Named after a genus of moths, the Automeris Project placed a group of young children in an enclosed forest, leaving them to fend for themselves. On return visits, the couple presented self-made films, accompanied by live music, depicting the outside world. For them, these images were the perfect replica of reality seen in their…

When was When We Encounter the World released?

When We Encounter the World was released on May 1, 2024.

How long is When We Encounter the World?

When We Encounter the World runs 11 minutes.

Who directed When We Encounter the World?

When We Encounter the World was directed by Zazie Ray-Trapido and Leonardo Pirondi.

Who is in the cast of When We Encounter the World?

The cast of When We Encounter the World includes Zazie Ray-Trapido (Voice).

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