Artemis
Artemis is a poetic pamphlet about our supposed superiority over nature. The film reverses the prevailing narrative on the passivity and pitiability of nature and for once lets the animals do the talking. In this film we see how European bison, deer, cormorants, foxes, herons and seagulls still live their lives amongst us and around us in one of the most densely populated areas in the world: the industrial and urban agglomeration of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Artemis is a a film that reflects on our attitude towards nature.
Credits and Cast
Producers: Martijn Veldhoen
Director: Martijn Veldhoen
Editing: Martijn Veldhoen
Music: Michel Banabila
Voice: Claire Hedin
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Shooting Format: Digital
Director’s Biography -Martijn Veldhoen
Martijn Veldhoen (Amsterdam,1962) studied at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. In recent years, Veldhoen has been working on projects that can be interpreted as video installations, experimental documentaries and experimental short films. These projects have been shown at exhibitions and film- and video festivals worldwide.