“I think immersive filmmaking makes too many directors apprehensive” – Abderrahmane Sissako (ARTOU)

A press screening day is no ordinary day when César-winning filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako unveils his first virtual reality short, ARTOU. Premiered at Venice Immersive during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, the film marks a turning point for virtual reality, all the more so because seeing it is as simple as going to a cinema, thanks to the TRAVERSE programme (see our article). The initiative was set up by Camille Lopato, founder of Diversion, together with three partners: Art Explora, HACNUM and Futura Cinema. Its principle is to make VR…