The Twin Emperors is the classic tail of brothers vying for power, fighting for their destiny and overcoming mythical obstacles. This silent motion picture is set in the late Roman Era as part of the immersive performance 'The Birth of Copperwood' at Boomtown Festival 2023.
This piece was actually intentionally filmed and edited over four days at a music festival, using over 800 revellers as extras and prop makers. It is a joyous homage to silent/epic films as well as an exploration of what can be done in a short time frame with many hands to the grindstone. Influenced by mass spectacle theatre and community creation to bring together something for and by the people that are in it.
Cast:
Remi - Dan Richards
Romy - Gabe Burns
Juno - Lauren Moss
The Fallen Emperor - Owen Jenkins
Creative:
Conceived and Created by: Chris Neels and Joe Ball
DOP: Simon Dawson
