Verena Paravel's 'Delta' premieres as major new film commission
Verena Paravel, a filmmaker, has launched 'Delta', a significant new moving-image piece created as a component of her broader research initiative, Cosmofonia. Shot in the delta of the Rhône River, 'Delta' serves as the second segment of the prelude to Cosmofonia, a continuous film and sound endeavor that emphasizes listening over seeing. Paravel focuses on the Earth's hidden sounds. Renowned for her innovative contributions to documentary filmmaking, her work advocates for a decentralized perspective on the living world, highlighting the connections between species and the fragility of ecosystems.
Key facts
- Verena Paravel debuted 'Delta'
- 'Delta' is a major new film commission
- Part of Paravel's wider research project Cosmofonia
- Filmed in the Rhône River delta
- Second part of the prelude to Cosmofonia
- Cosmofonia is an ongoing film and sound project
- Project shifts from point of view to point of hearing
- Paravel turns toward inaudible sounds of the Earth
Entities
Artists
- Verena Paravel
Locations
- Rhône River delta