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The Spectacle is a short reflective documentary that sheds light on the evolving nature of travel behavior in today’s digital age. Filmed in various locations across South Norway, Lapland, and Turkey, the film unravels the transformation of serene landscapes into bustling tourist attractions. As travelers embark on what they perceive to be unique journeys, their focus has shifted from experiencing the essence of a place to merely capturing its highlights for online sharing. The film exposes the repetitive choreography that defines modern tourism, presenting it as a grand spectacle — a public performance where, in the quest for "authentic" experiences, tourists often go to extreme lengths, sometimes even risking their own lives or the safety of their children.
Sweden 2024, '20
DIRECTOR: Yasmin van Dorp
CAMERA: Jeroen Klokgieters
MONTAGE: Aleksandra Sende
MUSIC: Franz Edvard Cedrins
PRODUCERS: Yasmin van Dorp
PRODUCTION: Stockholm University of the Arts
Yasmin van Dorp
Yasmin van Dorp (The Netherlands, 1996) is a Dutch filmmaker. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Netherlands Film Academy in 2019. Following her graduation, she worked as a documentary line producer and researcher for several award-winning documentaries. In 2022, Yasmin decided to change course and moved to Sweden, where she pursued the Film & Media master’s program The Art of Impact at the Stockholm University of the Arts. Here, she conducted artistic research on how collaborative filmmaking can illuminate new pathways for interacting with the world around us. Her work critically reflects how human beings maneuver themselves in modern times. The Spectacle is her short film debut as a director.
