Documentary on Sky Arte: Saving the Last Polaroid Factory
A documentary titled 'Un progetto impossibile – Il salvataggio dell’analogico' will air on Sky Arte on Sunday, February 6. Directed by Jens Meurer, it follows Florian 'Doc' Kaps, a former biologist and analog photography enthusiast, as he attempts to save the last Polaroid factory in Enschede, Netherlands. After an initial failure, Kaps ventures into Silicon Valley to secure support. He ultimately saves the factory from demolition, rehires workers, and faces the challenge of recreating original Polaroid film formulas. A community of enthusiasts aids him. The film, shot on 35mm analog film, celebrates analog technology's potential.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Un progetto impossibile – Il salvataggio dell’analogico' airs on Sky Arte on February 6.
- Directed by Jens Meurer.
- Follows Florian 'Doc' Kaps, former biologist and analog photography enthusiast.
- Kaps attempts to save the last Polaroid factory in Enschede, Netherlands.
- After initial failure, Kaps goes to Silicon Valley for support.
- Factory saved from demolition; workers rehired.
- Challenge: recreate original Polaroid film formulas and processes.
- Community of enthusiasts helps Kaps.
- Film shot on 35mm analog film.
- Celebrates potential of analog technology.
Entities
Artists
- Florian 'Doc' Kaps
- Jens Meurer
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Polaroid
- Artribune
Locations
- Enschede
- Netherlands
- Silicon Valley