Embark on a brief VR journey from a familiar apartment to the Underworld, led by Charon the ferryman. This indie casual experience recreates Arnold Böcklin's 1883 symbolist painting, paired with Rachmaninoff's symphonic poem as its soundtrack. It belongs to the ARTE TRIPS collection, which brings immersive VR visits to famous paintings from the 16th to 20th centuries.
Directed by Benjamin Nuel and lasting just 8 minutes, the piece offers a contemplative passage through art history. PC players follow this guided path in a seamless, timeless flow. Art enthusiasts and casual VR explorers find a quiet, focused retreat here.
Isle of the Dead is a timeless journey, starting from an everyday apartment towards our final destination, guided by Charon, ferryman of the Underworld.
This VR experience is a loose recreation of the eponymous work painted in 1883 by the Swiss symbolist painter Arnold Böcklin. The famous masterpiece also inspired a symphonic poem by Rachmaninov, which makes a perfect soundtrack to accompany the experience.
Isle of the Dead is part of the collection « ARTE TRIPS », a series of immersive VR experiences that take you into masterpieces from 16th to 20th century by well-known painters.
• Best Story in VR at Venice Film Festival 2018
• Audience Award at Entrevues Belfort 2018
• Special Jury VR award at FilmGate Miami 2018
• Best Virtual Reality Short Film at China International New Media Short Film Festival
A VR experience directed by Benjamin Nuel
Written by Benjamin Nuel et Clémence Madeleine-Perdrillat
A coproduction Les Produits Frais, ARTE France.
With the participation of CNC – New Media Fund
Length: 8 minutes
