Instant Dreams
"An extraordinary Polaroid trip."
Originally released in 2017. Instant Dreams is a documentary film. directed by Willem Baptist.
Starring Stephen Herchen, Stefanie Schneider, and Christopher Bonanos
Synopsis
There could hardly be a more telling contrast between the analog and digital eras than the beautifully blurry memories captured in a Polaroid picture and the thousands of pin-sharp photos on an iPhone. In this ambitious visual essay, Willem Baptist explores the visionary genius of Edwin H. Land, the inventor of the Polaroid camera. Even today, all sorts of people are keeping his instant dream alive. Former Polaroid employee Stephen Herchen moved from the United States to Europe to work in a laboratory developing the 2.0 version of Polaroid. Christopher Bonanos, the author of Instant: The Story of Polaroid, tells us, "When I heard Polaroid would stop making film, it felt like a close friend had died." Artist Stefanie Schneider, who is working with the last of her stock of Polaroid film, is using the blurring that occurs with expired film as an additional aesthetic layer in her photographic work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stephen Herchen
as Himself - The Scientist
Stefanie Schneider
as Herself - The Artist
Christopher Bonanos
as Himself - The Writer
Caitlin Fowler
as Herself - The Model
Udo Kier
as The Docter (Cameo)
Edwin H. Land
as Himself - The visionary (archive footage)
Ayana J.J.
as Herself - The future
Angela Riccio
as Herself - The model
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pieter van Huystee Film & TV
- NTR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Instant Dreams about?
There could hardly be a more telling contrast between the analog and digital eras than the beautifully blurry memories captured in a Polaroid picture and the thousands of pin-sharp photos on an iPh...
Who directed Instant Dreams?
Instant Dreams was directed by Willem Baptist.
How long is Instant Dreams?
Instant Dreams has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Instant Dreams released?
Instant Dreams was released on December 14, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Instant Dreams?
The main cast of Instant Dreams includes Stephen Herchen, Stefanie Schneider, Christopher Bonanos, Caitlin Fowler, Udo Kier.