Icarus is a virtual reality adaptation inspired by the multidisciplinary performance Icare, presented at the TNM in 2014. This first VR creation by Michel Lemieux is co-produced by Lemieux Pilon 4D Art and Normal Studio.

Freely inspired by the Greek mythological character, Icarus is an immersive experience that literally puts us in the shoes of Icarus, the young man who burns his wings by attempting to reach the sun. We move through his memory, filled with childhood places and memories, and witness the dialogue he engages in with his father, Daedalus.

"An ethereal sensation of disorientation, yet almost magical, invented, out of this world. […] The final result is striking." – Élie Castiel, KinoCulture Montréal

Award and distinctions

2022
Hyper Winnipeg 2022
Official selection

2021
Atlanta Film Festival
Official selection

New Media Film Festival
Official selection

Fine Arts Film Festival
Official selection

deadCenter Film Festival
Official selection

Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Official selection BEYOND REALITY

Festival du nouveau cinéma
Official selection FNC EXPLORE – Horizon

FIVARS
Official selection

QLD XR Festival 2021
Official selection

2020
Tribeca Film Festival
Official selection – Volet Immersive Virtual Arcade

VRHAM
Official selection – Volet VR Exhibition

Cannes XR
Selection - Tribeca Virtual Arcade Showcase

Festival du film de Londres BFI
Selection - LFF Expanded

Credits