Unseen Skies
"A Portrait of Modern Surveillance."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Unseen Skies is a documentary film. directed by Yaara Bou Melhem.
Synopsis
Contemporary artist Trevor Paglen is known for his political and mind-blowing art pieces on global mass surveillance, data collection, and artificial intelligence. This visually stunning and immersive film follows Paglen as he travels through the desolate Nevada desert while discussing the motivation for his latest and most audacious project: launching a satellite into orbit. Stunning cinematography, trippy computer graphics, and a percussive score imbue this compelling documentary with an ethereal tone that perfectly captures the provocative and breathtaking beauty of Paglen’s work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Participant
- Screen Australia
- Creative NSW
- In Films
- Shark Island Productions
- Documentary Australia Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unseen Skies about?
Contemporary artist Trevor Paglen is known for his political and mind-blowing art pieces on global mass surveillance, data collection, and artificial intelligence. This visually stunning and immers...
Who directed Unseen Skies?
Unseen Skies was directed by Yaara Bou Melhem.
How long is Unseen Skies?
Unseen Skies has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Unseen Skies released?
Unseen Skies was released on April 9, 2021 in theaters.