Ecstatic Truth - Defining the Essence of Animated Documentary

According to Werner Herzog mere facts constitute an accountant’s reality, but it is the ecstatic truth (a poetic reality) that can capture more faithfully the nuances and depths of human experiences. Given that animation has the freedom to represent, stylize, or reimagine the world, it lends itself well to this aspirational form of a documentary. The symposium will explore the idea of “Ecstatic Truth” and reflect, speculate and imagine how animated form might elicitate the different facets of this poetic truth, through its unique language. Some of the themes to be discussed: Showing the Invisible Inner states, subjective states, forbidden places, ethical issues etc. Transcending Time Memory, future, sci-fi, history etc. Truth, Falsification and Poetry Virtual reality, fictional elements, special effects, imagination, poetic truth etc. Art and Science dialogue Science visualization, role of poetry in science imagery etc. Human condition social issues, society, social commentary, health and illness, conflict etc. The detailed programme including all the speakers will be finalised after 14th April. For any enquiry please contact Dr Tereza Stehlikova: tereza.stehlikova@network.rca.ac.uk Please note that the event is free but you are required to register your attendance.