Premiered last year in official competition at the Venice International Film Festival in the Venice Immersive section, the experience produced by Felix & Paul Studios is making its North American debut at Place des Arts. Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens is an augmented reality (AR) storybook that draws from advancements in AR to transport you to the heart of a timeless tale narrated in French by Canadian actor and writer James Hyndman.
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens
In this enchanting tale, the night of Emma's birth takes an unexpected turn when her seven brothers are cursed and transformed into ravens. The secret of her brothers' fate is hidden from Emma until, 12 years later, hearing the whispers of the villagers, she forces the truth from her father, thus sparking her incredible journey.
Haunted by the guilt of her inadvertent role in the curse, Emma, following a magical compass, embarks on a quest across blazing fields, a burning desert, a tempestuous ocean, and into the expanse of the cosmos, guided by the radiant Morning Star. Her path leads her to the Crystal Mountain, an otherworldly realm governed by a deceitful Lord and inhabited by a giant, crystal-clad crab.
Through courage and sacrifice, she is able to remind her brothers of their humanity, causing them to reclaim their true forms. Their liberation brings joy and reunification, and they fly home, carrying Emma to their overjoyed father. Thus, the tale ends with the family's heartwarming reunion, proving that love can overcome even the most powerful curses.
An Experience in Augmented Reality
Felix & Paul Studios have embraced a new medium by using augmented reality for the first time in one of their productions with an optical see-through device. This technology brings the story to life as you turn the pages. Interact with the book (move it forward and backwards, side to side, up and down) to explore the story as it expands before your eyes. Immerse yourself in an entirely original and immersive experience, while still retaining the familiar mechanics of turning the pages of a book.
« This project is a testament to our pursuit of redefining how stories are told and experienced, creating more engaging and personal connections between story and audience.»
Paul Raphaël, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder of Felix & Paul Studios
For more information about the experience or to get your free tickets, visit the Place des Arts website.
Acknowledgments
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens is produced by Felix & Paul Studios in collaboration with The Jim Henson Company with support from the Canadian Media Fund, Magic Leap, Epic MegaGrants, and SODEC Quebec. Stéphane Rituit of Felix & Paul Studios and Lisa Henson of The Jim Henson Company are executive producers.
Photo: Felix & Paul Studios
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