Germany, Netherlands
2022
11'
Summary
Dead animals were 3D-scanned and re-animated in a paradisiacal celebration of life that walks the line between “tableau vivant” and “danse macabre”. Production : Richard Valk / Valk Productions, Evelyn Brancard / Menetekel Film
Galerie
Maarten Isaäk de Heer
Director
Maarten Isaäk de Heer is a Dutch animation artist and filmmaker based in Berlin. He is the founder of Menetekel Film, a production company established in 2020 that focuses on experimental and thought-provoking animations. De Heer’s work spans various forms, including traditional 2D animation, VR, Fulldome, and lenticular prints, often exploring themes of nature, death, and environmental change.
His notable projects include "Dancing with Dead Animals," which reanimates deceased animals through 3D photograms, and "Swarm," a 360° animation depicting small birds migrating over climate-impacted European landscapes. These works have garnered international recognition, earning awards and screenings at festivals such as IDFA DOCLAB, SATFEST in Montreal and Fulldome UK.