Vision Quest: A Ritual for Elephant & Castle (2026)
- CategoryDocumentary
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime52m
- DirectorMarcus Coates, Michael Smythe
- Year2026
- Release dateNov 05, 2026
Vision Quest: A Ritual for Elephant & Castle
Vision Quest depicts Marcus Coates’ three-year collaboration with a neighbourhood in Elephant & Castle (South London) that is suffering from a violent gentrification scheme. In this period the artist engaged in a shamanic quest to locate animal spirits able of guiding the community. Practising lengthily rites, the artist together with residents, local politicians and a psychedelic doom rock orchestra, appeal to guardian animals to appear in visions or dreams and to guide them in their troubled housing issues.
Vision Quest: A Ritual for Elephant & Castle Synopsis
Vision Quest: A Ritual for Elephant & Castle (2026) is part of the 1337x catalog. This captivating Documentary film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Marcus Coates and Michael Smythe, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. It has a runtime of 52m. Vision Quest depicts Marcus Coates’ three-year collaboration with a neighbourhood in Elephant & Castle (South London) that is suffering from a violent gentrification scheme. In this period the artist...
