31 minutes to break your brain open — no drugs required.
AquaBurn is an award-winning documentary film by director Bill Breithaupt showcasing "The Floating World" theme of the 2002 Burning Man Festival. AquaBurn features many of the incredible Burning Man art installations, the imagination and originality that went into their creation, and the artists who conceived them. Unlike conventional documentaries on the Burning Man Festival, AquaBurn captures the true feeling and excitement of the event itself, transporting the viewer to a hot, dusty wonderland without ever leaving home.
Cinematography
Makes dust look absolutely gorgeous.
Production
How'd they even FIND some of these installations?
Director
Bill Breithaupt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was shot during the 2002 'Floating World' theme, before smartphones ruined festival documentation forever.
AquaBurn captures peak pre-Instagram Burning Man — when it was weirder, smaller, and slightly more dangerous.
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