
Ataraxia
Overview
A conceptual art project exploring poetry in an alternative, modern way. Similar to a collection of short stories this project assembles a series of video clips - each one entering the distinctive universe of a poem. Seven poems told in seven unique ways.
Top Cast
Mellina Boubetra
Mellina Boubetra
Dancer
Mellina Boubetra
Dancer
Faustine Levin
Faustine Levin
Girl
Faustine Levin
Girl


George MacKay
George MacKay
Boy
George MacKay
Boy


Freya Mavor
Freya Mavor
Girl
Freya Mavor
Girl


Will Merrick
Will Merrick
Boy
Will Merrick
Boy
Sophie Brain
Sophie Brain
Dancer
Sophie Brain
Dancer
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