The World Came Flooding In

A river can wash away a home, but not its memories. This intimate XR journey explores loss, resilience and the traces we leave behind.

The World Came Flooding In Immersive Event - Main Image

Conceived in collaboration with flood-affected communities in Australia, this XR installation traces the remains of homes lost to flooding. Using cardboard, photogrammetry and sound to rebuild what the water took, miniatures become life-sized digital rooms, while the voices of those who lived there guide you, providing a lyrical passage through spaces of memory shaped by climate disaster.

Venue

BFI Southbank Atrium

Tag

XR

Start date

October 7th, 2026

End date

October 18th, 2026

Audience Role

Visitor

Ages: 16 +

Content Advisories

Use of virtual reality
No sexual content
Simulation of a flood

Interaction Advisories

No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

Event is wheelchair accessible
Seating available

Tags

Immersive media
Social impact
Water

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We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery funding distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. The 68th BFI London Film Festival runs from 9 to 20 October 2024 in London and around the UK.