Champollion, the Egyptian

by Gordon and Agnès Molia
2022

With this virtual reality experience, you will slip into Champollion’s skin to relive this unique intimate experience and this historical milestone. Lit by torchlight, guided by Champollion’s voice, the visitor-explorer enters the temple, recreated from David Roberts’ watercolors. Step by step, they discover its masterpieces, from the gigantic bas-relief of the battle of Qadesh to the sculptures of Ramses II and the gods Ra-Harakhty, Amun-Ra and Pta…

In-situ experience
VR headset
Suitable for all audiences
from 6 to 8 minute(s)
French, English
Update : 21/02/2023
Champollion, the egyptian (©Tournez S'il Vous Plaît, LucidRealities, Louvre Lens, Musée du Louvre)
Champollion, the egyptian
Champollion (©Tournez S'il Vous Plaît, LucidRealities, Louvre Lens, Musée du Louvre)
Champollion, the egyptian (©Tournez S'il Vous Plaît, LucidRealities, Louvre Lens, Musée du Louvre)
Champollion, the egyptian (©Tournez S'il Vous Plaît, LucidRealities, Louvre Lens, Musée du Louvre)
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Seven years after having pierced the mystery of the hieroglyphs, Jean-François Champollion enters the temple of Abu Simbel. This is a decisive moment: after a four-month expedition, he meets with the great Ramses II. He feels a mixture of passion, excitement and anxiety: what if his deciphering system isn’t fully functional? Upon his exit, he can finally state: “I have the right to announce that there is nothing to amend in our letter on the hieroglyphic alphabet… Our alphabet is correct”.

With this virtual reality experience, you will slip into Champollion’s skin to relive this unique intimate experience and this historical milestone. Lit by torchlight, guided by Champollion’s voice, the visitor-explorer enters the temple, recreated from David Roberts’ watercolors. Step by step, they discover its masterpieces, from the gigantic bas-relief of the battle of Qadesh to the sculptures of Ramses II and the gods Ra-Harakhty, Amun-Ra and Pta…

A unique opportunity to explore the heart of an exceptional Egyptian site!

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In-situ experience
Experience
Terms
Solo
Interactivity
Interactive
Duration
From 6 to 8 minute(s)
Audience
Categories
Suitable for all audiences
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Prices
Pricing
Fixed price, Revenue sharing, Guaranteed minimum + revenue sharing
Languages
Original language
French
Dubbing
English
Subtitles
Team
Interpreter
no
Public outreach
yes
Technician
no
Material
Equipment
VR headset (HTC Vive, Quest)
Minimum space required
A partir de 4 m 2
Internet connection
Not required to broadcast the artwork
A workshop may accompagny this artwork.
Awards
Sélection officielle au Smart Fipa (France) 2023
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Programming
Louvre-Lens (France), 2022
Musée du Louvre (France), 2022
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Direction
Direction
Gordon
A M
Direction
Agnès Molia
C J
Composition and sound design
Come Jalibert
J D
Development
Julien Daniel-Moliner
Production-distribution
U
Distribution
Unframed Collection
Production
Lucid Realities
T
Production
Tournez s’il vous plaît
L
Production
Louvre-Lens
M
Production
Musée du Louvre
U
Distribution
Unframed Collection
 
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