SYNOPSIS

The Spectacle is a short documentary that sheds light on the evolving nature of travel behavior in today’s digital age. Filmed in various locations across South Norway, Lapland, and Türkiye, the film unravels the transformation of serene landscapes into bustling tourist attractions. Filmed in tableaux vivant shots, The Spectacle reveals a stark reality: as travelers embark on what they perceive to be “unique” journeys, their focus has shifted from experiencing the essence of a place to merely capturing its highlights for online sharing. This collective detachment from the places we travel to emphasizes a growing tendency to view the world through the lens of a camera rather than through our own eyes. The Spectacle reveals the other side of the perfect holiday picture. It captures the repetitive choreography of our actions, portraying modern tourism as a grand spectacle – a public performance that prompts us to question what is truly being seen and felt amidst the curated snapshots of our holiday adventures.

GÉNÉRIQUE

• Director

  Yasmin Van Dorp

• Production

  Lena Kempe

• Referent

  Yasmin Van Dorp

• Sales

  Costanza Julia Bani

• Script

  Yasmin Van Dorp

• Camera

  Jeroen Klokgieters

• Sound designer

  Selle Inti Sellink

• Sound Editing

  Selle Inti Sellink

• Sound Mixing

  Selle Inti Sellink

• Film score composer

  Franz Edvard Cedrins

• Editing

  Aleksandra Sende