In eleven curated film and video programmes transmediale.11 presents at least 58 historical and contemporary moving image works from 18 countries. This year's main focus is a reflection on the vital ways in which 20th century cinema – through its editing techniques and new visual culture – contributed to promoting the sense of growing simultaneity, ubiquity and acceleration which the Internet has since increased exponentially.
Additional highlights: Specials on Lynn Hershman Leeson, the pioneer of interactive art, and Ho Tzu Nyen, the Award Nominee from Singapur, as well as the ArabShorts project. more...