Colossal · Creativity & design

Short Film Critiques Tourist Photo Obsession

A short documentary titled "The Spectacle" by Yasmin van Dorp explores the modern tourist's preoccupation with capturing moments rather than experiencing them.

The film features breathtaking natural landscapes in Norway, such as star-filled night skies and mountain views.

These serene environments are contrasted with the presence of numerous tourists, highlighting a chaotic scene dominated by phones and cameras.

Examples include parents posing children on the Kjeragbolten boulder, assistants arranging clothing for photos, and the widespread use of selfie sticks and drones.

Van Dorp's work confronts viewers with the inability to be present and the tendency to view spectacular sights through a screen.

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