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Atomic / Ghost in the Atom
This astonishing immersive installation by Finnish artists collective HNV comprises two different art works, each contemplating the history and legacy of nuclear waste.
Book your timeslot to experience this in person at 26 Leake Street

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Lead Artists
Felicia Honkasalo, Akuliina Niemi, Masi Tiitta
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Finland-Latvia 2021. 12min
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Language
English
Where to watch
6 to 17 October, 11AM to 9PM, in person at 26 Leake Street
6 to 17 October, virtually at The Expanse, available for free internationally
An allegory of the absurdity of humanity’s engagement with nuclear power and comprising a 360-degree film, 2D video installation and physical sculpture, this art work by the artist collective HNV adopts a unique perspective on the nuclear industry. We are presented with footage of radioactive waste being deposited in labyrinthine tunnels deep underground. Film shows how the post-Second World War US government employed effective propaganda to downplay the devastating power of the toxic material. And evidence reveals how the thermal warmth of nuclear power plants is utilised in the production of grapes for winemaking. Original film footage of the nuclear waste repository in Onkalo, Finland is used by the artists to celebrate what they describe as ‘the worlds’ longest funeral’. This triptych has been newly edited for an exclusive world premiere at LFF Expanded.
Ulrich Schrauth
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Directors-Writers
Felicia Honkasalo, Akuliina Niemi, Masi Tiitta
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Voice-over
Sophia Heikkilä
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Dancer
Mira Kautto
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Technical Production
Kunstventures
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Editor
Ernest Protasiewicz
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Sound Designer
Lassi Kähärä
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Voice-over Recording
Artlab Studio, Tuomas Skopa, Ville Liukkonen
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Producers
Felicia Honkasalo, Akuliina Niemi, Masi Tiitta, Baltic Circle, Kunstventures
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The work has been filmed in the facilities of Posiva, VTT and Sotkamo Silver.
The work uses filmed footage by Posiva Solutions with permission.
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Concept and Script
HNV Collective
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Sound Design
Robert Hefner
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Editor
Ernest Protasiewicz
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Cinematography
HNV Collective, Jonatan Sundström, Ernest Protasiewicz
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Lighting Technician
Lauri Tuura/Valofirma
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Make Up
Riikka Virtanen
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With Anni Harjunpää, Emil Aliyev, Venla Leino, Saara Kujala, Vilma Nikkarinen, Erik Brücken, Jouni Heino
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