Rural communities in Norway in the age of Big Tech, explored from a personal perspective. The filmmaker´s childhood school in a small northern village in Norway was one day bought up by Elon Musk´s SpaceX Starlink programme, an event which sparked reflections on what is at stake, as rapidly evolving digital technology infiltrates all aspects of human life.
Written and directed by Elisabeth Brun
Cinematography: Eivind H. Natvig
Music/sound: Alexander Rishaug
Edit: Truels Zeiner-Henriksen
VFX: Peder Opland / SCREAM MEDIA
Supported by Fritt Ord, North Norwegian Film Centre/Arctic Films, Norwegian Film Institute - NFI
Reviews / / endorsements :
“The story, which is beautifully and skillfully documented, captures the precarious tension between periphery and globalization. Most people would indeed prefer to be better connected, to be in contact more quickly, but at what cost? ... In an effective way, Big Tech Blues manages to comment on the complexity of human encounters with modern technology (industry)…” Review, Sofie B. Ringstad, Stavanger Contemporary Art
“This is a documentary film project of high artistic quality with a narrative approach that skillfully balances the challenging form of the essay film. The subject matter is of great importance, as the film sheds light on the often invisible development of the global digital technology network and its potential impact on us. The film has the potential to reach various viewing platforms, including both film festivals and gallery spaces..” Film consultant Rachel Andersen Gomez, Arctic Films
Events:
WP Screening, The Norwegian Short Film Festival, Official Selection. 11.06.2025
Screening, Big Tech Blues - work in progress, Strengelvåg skole / Vesterålen Fimfestival VÅFF Stokmarknes Kino. 10.11 and 13.11.2024.
Screening, Big Tech Blues - work in progress, Gnistsambandet - Sparks, Lofoten International Art festival (LIAF). 20.09 -20.10.2024
Screening, Big Tech Blues - work in progress, Gnistsambandet - Opptakt / Sparks, Festspillutstillingen, Lofoten International Art festival (LIAF) with Festspillene i Nord Norge / Arctic Arts Festival. Galleri Nord-Norge. 22.06 -29.06.2024
Image credit: screengrab Big Tech Blues / Eivind H. Natvig, Kjell Ove Storvik/LIAF