Cinema & Originals · 2023

The Dawn of Creation

A mystical voyage into Gauguin's Tahiti: an introspective encounter with an ancient deity that transforms an artistic vision.

A short film through the lush landscapes of Tahiti, where the boundaries between reality and the spiritual realm blur. Inspired by Paul Gauguin's first Tahitian sojourn in 1891 and enriched by Teuira Henry's ethnological insights, we follow a lone artist venturing into the island's heart. As night falls, a transcendent encounter with a Tahitian deity challenges perception and ignites the imagination: a story that bridges cultures, epochs and dimensions.

Screenings & Awards
  • Aravali International Film Festival Finalist · 2025
  • River Film Festival Official Selection · 2024
  • Portland Festival of Cinema Nominee · 2024
  • AI Film Festival by Runway Honoree · 2024
  • ICFF Official Selection · 2024
  • CineTech Future Fest Selection · 2024
  • Milan Shorts Film Festival Winner · 2024
  • Mashup Film Festival Official Selection · 2024
Specs
French title
L’éveil à la création
Language
French / Tahitian – EN/IT subtitled
Year
2024
Format
AI-generated, color
Genre
Animated Short / Art Historical Fantasy
Running time
7 min
Credits
Direction
Carlo De Togni
Screenplay
Elena Sparacino
Press
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