Goliath: Playing with reality

Murphy Barry Gene, Abdalla May

France, UK | 2021 | 25 min | interactive

Credits:

Director: Barry Gene Murphy, May Abdalla

Screenplay: Barry Gene Murphy, May Abdalla, Oliver Bancroft

Animation: Ollie Patricio, Ismini Sigala, Benjamin Vedrenne (3D Artist)

CG Supervisor: Armando Sepulveda

Sound Design: Owen Parnell, Rebecca Parnell, Henrik Oppermann

Interactive Design: Michael Golembewski, Asim Bhatti

Producer: Anetta Jones, Katayoun Dibamehr, Avi Amar

Production: Floréal Films

Narrating voice: Tilda Swinton

Synopsys:

Through mind-bending animation, Goliath: Playing with reality explores the limits of reality, mental health, and the power of gaming communities. Echo (narrated by Tilda Swinton) guides you through the multiple realities of Goliath, a man who spent years isolated in mental health institutions but finds connection in multiplayer games. With heartfelt dialogue, mesmerizing visuals, and symbolic interactions, journey through different worlds to uncover Goliath’s moving story.

Festivals and Awards:

• Festival du film d’animation d’Annecy – Mention du jury compétition VR (France) – 2022
• Grand Prix du jury pour la meilleur oeuvre VR à la 78ème édition de Venice Film Festival VR Expanded (Italy) – 2021
• Special mention at Festival du nouveau cinema de Montréal Horizon (Canada) – 2021
• Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal Montréal (Canada), 2021
• IDFA Amsterdam (Netherlands), 2021