Slow TV: The Experiential and Multisensory Documentary

Slow TV: The Experiential and Multisensory Documentary | SpringerLink 12/9/19, 7:57 PM Slow TV: The Experiential and Multisensory Documentary Cognitive Theory and Documentary Film pp 205-221 | Cite as Luis Rocha Antunes (1) 1. Augusta University, , Augusta, USA Chapter First Online: 22 August 2018 346 Downloads Abstract This chapter examines the aesthetic and perceptual implications of the vestibular sense in Bergensbanen: Minutt for Minutt (The Bergen Train: Minute by Minute) (NRK 2009) and thermoception in Nasjonal Vedkveld (National Wood [Fire] Night) (NRK 2013). These documentaries explore a conception of film ecology in which landscape and nature are not simply represented audiovisually, but also elicit perceptual experiences as the primary cinematic appeal. By looking at issues of experientiality in the documentary film, the chapter seeks to promote an awareness within the field of cognitive film theory that the senses are as important to our understanding of film experience as emotions and empathy. This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access. Notes Acknowledgements I would like to acknowledge that part of the research for this chapter was made during my time as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Texas in 2016/2017. I would also like to thank the editors of this book, Catalin Brylla and Mette Kramer, for their valuable feedback and encouragement, and Amy Antunes for her assistance with the editing of this chapter and her encouragement. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-90332-3_12 Page 1 of 6 Slow TV: The Experiential and Multisensory Documentary | SpringerLink 12/9/19, 7:57 PM References Anderson, J. (1996) The Reality of Illusion: An Ecological Approach to Cognitive Film Theory. 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