Heliocentrum movie poster

Heliocentrum

January 1, 1995 0h 11m

Originally released in 1995. Heliocentrum is a documentary film. directed by Richard Wright. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Graham Root, Nick Rawling, and Martin Chamberlain

Synopsis

Political documentary meets baroque rave video in this computer animated portrayal of Louis XIV and his pleasure palace at Versailles. Courtiers from a Rudolf Valentino movie appear in an environment more reminiscent of Blade Runner, while shots from the Poll Tax Riots are weaved into a virtual diorama of London. Uncover the Seventeenth Century origins of our fascination with special effects, surveillance and addiction to media spectacle.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1995 31 years ago
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Runtime 0h 11m 11 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • London Guildhall University
  • Soft Future Productions
  • Middlesex University
  • Arts Council of England
  • Channel 4 Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heliocentrum about?

Political documentary meets baroque rave video in this computer animated portrayal of Louis XIV and his pleasure palace at Versailles. Courtiers from a Rudolf Valentino movie appear in an environm...

Who directed Heliocentrum?

Heliocentrum was directed by Richard Wright.

How long is Heliocentrum?

Heliocentrum has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).

When was Heliocentrum released?

Heliocentrum was released on January 1, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Heliocentrum?

The main cast of Heliocentrum includes Graham Root, Nick Rawling, Martin Chamberlain, Peter Gordon.