A moving VR story about the vivid imagination of Daniel, an 8-year-old boy who struggles with reality and fantasy.
The Imaginary Friend invites you to take part in the vivid imagination of Daniel, a griev- ing eight-year-old struggling with the line between reality and fantasy. Become Daniel’s imaginary friend and let him share his world with you.
Discover his joys and anxieties, even help him fight his demons head-on. However, as you spend time together, Daniel’s surroundings don’t quite understand. Why is he talking to himself? Is he delusional? When his father intends to fix him, Daniel needs to figure out his feelings before disconnecting from reality completely… With its unique point of view in storytelling and the latest technical developments in VR, The Imaginary Friend presents an intimate experience unmatched in the VR landscape. Daniel sees, talks and interacts with you, allowing you to form a deeply personal bond with the boy. Through interactive gameplay, you don’t only push the story forward but also actively participate in Daniel’s life.
About Van Eigen Bodem - Best of Dutch VR
These screenings are part of the program "Van Eigen Bodem (From Our Soil): The Best of Dutch VR", a carefully curated selection of four groundbreaking Dutch VR works, showcasing how local creators are redefining the boundaries of the medium. Immerse yourself in a unique world that surrounds you completely. In collaboration with NU:Reality.
At Concordia, you can experience VR in two ways:
- VR CINEMA: enjoy a 360° VR film in the cinema together with 25 others
- VR INTERACTIVE: step into a VR world on your own, where you can influence what happens
Directed by
Steye Hallema
Duration
20 min
Origin
Nederland
Language
Engels
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