Here and the Great Elsewhere

Here and the Great Elsewhere

14 mins | Animation | Nov. 1, 2012

This abstract yet compelling philosophical tale uses the Alexeïeff-Parker pinscreen as a metaphor for the particles that make up the universe. Through 4 tableaux that explore her character’s thoughts, filmmaker Michèle Lemieux takes a look at the profound reflections of this everyman, whose questions are part of humanity’s eternal quest for meaning.

Here and the Great Elsewhere

14 mins | Animation | Nov. 1, 2012

Here and the Great Elsewhere
This abstract yet compelling philosophical tale uses the Alexeïeff-Parker pinscreen as a metaphor for the particles that make up the universe. Through 4 tableaux that explore her character’s thoughts, filmmaker Michèle Lemieux takes a look at the profound reflections of this everyman, whose questions are part of humanity’s eternal quest for meaning.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title Here and the Great Elsewhere
Directors Michèle Lemieux
Writers Michèle Lemieux

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