Beau'tiful

Australia, 2000

Film

A softly humming soundtrack lulls the viewer into a dreamlike state as this experimental student film uses a combination of camera techniques to takes us on an exquisite journey through metaphoric landscapes that explore the nature of human existence.

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Collection

In ACMI's collection

Previously on display

22 April 2019

ACMI Viewing Booths

Credits

creator

Sung Khuu

producer

Photographic Imaging College

production company

Dimaze Films

Duration

00:03:05:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
2000

Appears in

Group of items

Diegesis Festival 2000

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

B1001891

Language

No spoken word

Audience classifications

ACMI classified

Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)

Sound/audio

Musical soundtrack only

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

Mini DV; Master

Mini DV; Sub-master

VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded

MPEG-2 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation

Digital Betacam; Master

Digital Betacam; Sub-master

VHS [PAL]; Copy

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan

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