Overview
This new work is developed from footage collected during a trip to the remote and beautiful sub-tropical island of Vanuatu in the South Pacific. In March 2015, after Rivers’ visit, Vanuatu was devastated by Cyclone Pam, laying waste large parts of the islands. Rivers’ 16mm lm material has become a record of a place that has irrevocably changed. Filmed on 16mm and then digitised, island imagery of active volcanoes, underwater WW2 debris, children playing, and wrecked boats transform into intangible digital recollections of the island. Images of the eroded land merge with eroding lm and deteriorate until they are no longer recognisable.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed There Is a Happy Land Further Awaay?
There Is a Happy Land Further Awaay was directed by Ben Rivers.
Where was There Is a Happy Land Further Awaay produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in Unknown Countries.
There Is a Happy Land Further Awaay Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of There Is a Happy Land Further Awaay wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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