Theo

Directed by Georgi Banks-Davies
Produced by Lucy Campbell-Jackson

Visionary artist Theo Jansen builds walking beasts from PVC.

Overview

Genre

Arts, Biography, and Human Interest

Synopsis

Theo Jansen is a Dutch artist who builds lifelike PVC kinectic structures that are a fusion of art and engineering. His 'Strandbeesten' resemble walking animals and can learn to adapt to their surrounding environment.

Directed by Georgi Banks-Davies, this beautiful short film was an official selection at Slamdance, Boston and LSFF.

Stage

finished

Credits

Georgi Banks-Davies ... Director
Lucy Campbell-Jackson ... Producer
Nick Lear ... Film Editor

Production Details

Prod. Co.: CNN
Country: United Kingdom
Locations: Holland

Distribution Details

Release year: 2009
Festivals: Slamdance, Boston International, London Short Film Festival.
Broadcast (Prod.): CNN

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