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In Waking Hours
In Waking Hours

IN WAKING HOURS

Directed by Katrien Vanagt, Sarah Vanagt
Belgium, 2015
Documentary, Short

Synopsis

In 1632, Dr Plempius conceived an experiment into vision. One sets up a freshly deceased cow’s eye in a darkened room and the painting that emerges perfectly depicts all the objects in the outside world. Sarah Vanagt films her niece, meticulously following the master’s instructions.

Synopsis

In 1632, Dr Plempius conceived an experiment into vision. One sets up a freshly deceased cow’s eye in a darkened room and the painting that emerges perfectly depicts all the objects in the outside world. Sarah Vanagt films her niece, meticulously following the master’s instructions.