Australian Premiere 31 May - 2 June 2024
In the Playhouse
Film
USA | 2024 | English | Documentary
Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno — known for producing David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, among many others; pioneering the genre of ambient music; and curating the very first Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House in 2009 — reveals his creative processes in the groundbreaking generative documentary Eno. Each session will offer audiences a unique one-off version of the film, with director Gary Hustwit creating the film in real time, live on stage.
These special screenings will be followed by a Q&A with artist and filmmaker Gary Hustwit.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 31 May 2024 | 8:15pm |
| Saturday 1 June 2024 | 2:30pm |
| Saturday 1 June 2024 | 8:30pm |
| Sunday 2 June 2024 | 4:30pm |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $40 |
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Run time
This event includes a film duration of 90 minutes followed by a Q&A session of 40 minutes.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
The advertised start time is the film start time. Venue doors will open approximately 15 minutes before the advertised film start time.
Age
This film is unclassified and strictly for audiences aged 18+.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy
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A groundbreaking generative film that’s different every time it’s shown
Following the World Premiere at Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker and visual artist Gary Hustwit brings the first career-spanning documentary about visionary musician and artist Brian Eno to Australian shores. This innovative bio-doc also elevates the documentary form into an evergreen, algorithmic performance.
Hustwit and creative technologist Brendan Dawes have developed a bespoke generative software designed to sequence scenes and create transitions out of Hustwit’s original interviews with Eno, and Eno’s rich archive of hundreds of hours of never-before-seen footage, and unreleased music.
Each screening of Eno is unique. Audiences will witness the real-time creation of the film with director Gary Hustwit positioned live on stage. Each screening will present Eno with different scenes, order, music, with the film created to be experienced live.
The generative and infinitely iterative quality of Eno poetically resonates with the artist’s own creative practice, his methods of using technology to compose music, and his endless deep dive into the mercurial essence of creativity.
Presented by Sydney Opera House and Groovescooter
Cast and credits
A Film First / Tigerlily Production
Director Gary Hustwit
Producer Jessica Edwards and Gary Hustwit
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Venue information
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Getting here
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Covid-safe information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We remind our audiences and visitors to please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Box Office team on 02 9250 7777.
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We have a number of safety measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. While face masks are no longer required, we ask all our patrons and visitors to practise good hygiene. Please stay home if you feel unwell and read more about our flexible ticket options.
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Frequently asked questions
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Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues. Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Portside are also available for you to enjoy.
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