Published: 3 May 2016 at 11:22
New art installation, supported by Emma Thompson, is on display in Cambridge
A powerful multi-screen film about sex trafficking, supported by the actress Emma Thompson, has been launched at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.
Titled The Crossing, the unique film exhibition is on show until Saturday, 21 May. It has been carefully edited across 13 interconnected screens in the Ruskin Gallery to provide a powerful, immersive and thought-provoking experience.
The Crossing is directed by Dr Shreepali Patel, Course Leader for Film and Television Production at Anglia Ruskin, and produced by Special Treats Productions CEO Colin Burrows. Burrows said:
At the heart of The Crossing is the tale of a young trafficked girl, and the story unfolds using live action, visual effects and immersive sound design across interconnected screens. The result is an intense exploration of the black market economy and the destructive consequences of human trafficking.
Dr Patel, a BAFTA award-winning filmmaker and the co-director of Emmy Award-winning production company Eyeline Films, said:
The Crossing will go on display in digital galleries across the country including London, where the installation is set. The filmmakers also gave special thanks to Thompson for her help securing permission to film at a well-known London landmark.
Burrows added:
Entry to the Ruskin Gallery on Anglia Ruskin’s Cambridge campus is free of charge and the gallery is open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4.30pm. The Crossing is on show until Saturday, 21 May. Because of the themes discussed in the film, The Crossing isn’t recommended for children under 14.