Olivier M. Herter
Olivier M. Herter (10 October 1995) is a Dutch and German writer, playwright, artist and actor. He is known as the writer of the award-winning opera film Songs for a Passerby.[1] His body of work consists of plays, poems, scenarios, librettos, and performances. Translations of his work were published in multiple languages.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
From 2016 until 2020 he received his professional education as an actor at the Institute of Performative Arts in Maastricht.[3] In this period in time, he also played a few smaller roles in short and feature films in The Netherlands. During his studies Herter performed performances and recitals of his writings throughout Flanders and The Netherlands.[4][5][6]
Career[edit]
In 2019, Herter wrote the libretto of The Opera of the Falling.[7] This virtual reality opera was part of exhibitions at Eye Film Institute and Staatsschauspiel Dresden, among others.[8][9] In 2020, Herter was artist in residence at leading night club and cultural venue De School, in Amsterdam.[10]
In 2023, Herter wrote the virtual reality opera film Songs for a Passerby, directed by Celine Daemen.[11] The film premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the first prize of the extended reality section of the Venice Biennale.[12] The Dutch première of the piece was in September 2023, in Muziekgebouw Amsterdam.[13][14]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Venice Film Festival | Venice Immersive Grand Prize | Songs for a Passerby | Won[15] |
References[edit]
- ^ Broeren-Huitenga, Joost (2023-09-20). "In deze dromerige VR-opera komt de toeschouwer zichzelf tegen – letterlijk". Het Parool (in Dutch).
- ^ "Olivier M. Herter". TheaterEncyclopedie (in Dutch). 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Toneelacademie Maastricht | Olivier Herter". www.toneelacademie.nl. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Olivier M. Herter – Het dansende denken van Het zoekend hert". www.hetdansendedenken.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ "SeptemberFestival 2019". De School Van Gaasbeek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ "Olivier Herter - Voorstellingen, Recensies & Speellijst". Theaterkrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "The Opera of the Falling". Studio Nergens. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Virtual Dioramas | Eye Filmmuseum". www.eyefilm.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Dresden, Schauspielhaus. "Erster Blick, zweiter Blick, Arbeiten von / Pieces by Celine Daemen and Laura Kuusk | Staatsschauspiel Dresden". www.staatsschauspiel-dresden.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Thank You by Boris de Klerk and Olivier Herter". Subbacultcha. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Songs for a Passerby". Studio Nergens.
- ^ "Biennale Cinema 2023 | Official awards of the 80th Venice Flm Festival". La Biennale di Venezia. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Cunningham, Nick (4 September 2023). "Venice Immersive: Songs for a Passerby".
- ^ "Prestigieuze filmprijs in Venetië voor Songs for a Passerby". muziekgebouw.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "Biennale Cinema 2023 | Official awards of the 80th Venice Flm Festival". La Biennale di Venezia. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2024-03-16.