Impulse: Playing with Reality

ADHD
mental health
documentary

It all begins with a seemingly simple game involving just a few objects, where the voice of actress Tilda Swinton invites us to test our awareness of the world around us. Is it possible to perceive so many impulses at once? Where does multitasking end and ADHD begin? In this interactive MR documentary, we dive deeper and deeper into the world of people living with ADHD. It follows the stories of four individuals who share their inner experiences, often reaching the boundaries of safety. Awarded the Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 2024, the piece combines innovative mixed reality technology with authentic testimonies, breaking down stereotypes surrounding the human mind.

Author: May Abdalla, Barry Gene Murphy

Countries: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, France

Production year: 2024

Runtime: 38 min

Language: English, French, Chinese (Simplified)

Control complexity: Advanced Interactions

Motion sickness level: Medium

Premiere status: Czech Premiere

Program section: International Competition

Location: Auditorium