EL BEAT?
EL BEAT tells the story of Benkos Biohó, an enslaved African and founder of the first free town in the colonial Americas, and the story of his descendants, the people of Palenque. It is a tribute to the African diaspora and the Black Power of Latin America. It is a cross-platform narrative consisting of a VR experience, an interactive and a linear film.
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El Beat VR is a journey from the coast of Senegal to the territory of Palenque, following the route of enslaved African men during the colony. It’s a 6DoF immersive experience featuring natural Palenquero actors staged in a symbolic and dreamlike universe combining pointclouds, 3D models and Tiltbrush sculpting. El Beat VR explores the beginning of the African diaspora in Latin America.
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El Beat interactive is a hybrid film. It narrates the escape of Benkos Biohó, the emancipated African leader, and the struggle to liberate his people. In parallel, the story of his descendants is told through Palenquero language and music. It is a story of rebellion and resistance brought to the present day, merging traditional African culture with contemporary sounds.
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What is El Beat?
EL BEAT tells the story of Benkos Biohó, an enslaved African and founder of the first free town in the colonial Americas, and the story of his descendants, the people of Palenque. It is a tribute to the African diaspora and the Black Power of Latin America. It is a cross-platform narrative consisting of a VR experience, an interactive and a linear film.
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El Beat VR is a journey from the coast of Senegal to the territory of Palenque, following the route of enslaved African men during the colony. It’s a 6DoF immersive experience featuring natural Palenquero actors staged in a symbolic and dreamlike universe combining pointclouds, 3D models and Tiltbrush sculpting. El Beat VR explores the beginning of the African diaspora in Latin America.
PLAY VIDEO
El Beat interactive is a hybrid film. It narrates the escape of Benkos Biohó, the emancipated African leader, and the struggle to liberate his people. In parallel, the story of his descendants is told through Palenquero language and music. It is a story of rebellion and resistance brought to the present day, merging traditional African culture with contemporary sounds.
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