Zoroaster Superstar

Art installation in memory of Zoroaster: Friedrich Nietzsche, David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust), Freddie Mercury (Queen) and Il Casanova di Federico Fellini feat. Nino Rota.
From the epochal 'And Thus Spoke Zarathustra' onward, his descent from the mountain of the most inapt prophet has not been halted, actualizing at every turn, where pop icons like David Bowie aka Ziggy Stardust have projected the prophetic Nietzsche into the new millennium, unsuspected Zoroastrians like the missed but already more than real Sir, Queen of the Night and King of Queen, the rock star Freddie Mercury with his stage costumes and emblematic lyrics manifested arcane symbols of his faith unbeknownst to a worldwide audience, undisputed geniuses such as Federico Fellini and Nino Rota in their interpretation of Casanova, spasmodic master in all the most sublime arts and adept of the Magician of the Magi, created new worlds traversed by that magic that both each in his own exquisite way and at the same time bewitched and inspired. Worlds that the ARTOLDO art collective can now bring to life in a virtual reality, inviting you to travel through Bowie's universe, Mercury's spiritual stage and Casanova's fantastical and magical Venice to discover there not only holograms of these gigantic personalities, but also messages concealed in brands such as Tesla, Mazda, Zadig & Voltaire and other references to Zoroastrianism as the cultural matrix religion of so much of what exists.

  • Sara Ferro
    Director
  • Chris Weil
    Director
  • Sara Ferro
    Writer
  • David Bowie
    Key Cast
  • Freddie Mercury
    Key Cast
  • Casanova
    Key Cast
  • Friedrich Nietzsche
    Other Credits
  • Federico Fellini
    Other Credits
  • Nino Rota
    Other Credits
  • ARTOLDO pictures
    Production
  • RedMagicBlue
    Development
  • Project Type:
    Virtual Reality, Installation
  • Genres:
    Music, Fanpic, Esoteric, Occult, Spiritual
  • Minimum Runtime:
    1 minute
  • Maximum Runtime:
    12 minutes
  • Average Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Language:
    English
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Hermetic International Film Festival 2023
    Italy
    Special Screening
Director Biography - Sara Ferro, Chris Weil

Artoldo (Est.2015) is an international award-winning creative collective founded by renowned film directors and new media artists, Sara Ferro and Chris Weil. Their works have been screened at film festivals, in galleries and museums around the world. Artoldo is a german, italian ultra-contemporary artist couple, mainly associated with Virtual art, consisting of Sara Ferro and Chris Weil. Artoldo is most frequently exhibited in Italy, but also in North America, Europe and Asia. Artoldo pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling. With a passion for innovative Avant-garde cinema, Moving Images Arts and New Media, their portfolio includes a diverse range of works, such as AI Art, Crypto Art, Digital Art, Experimental Films, Feature Documentaries, Immersive Experiences [AR/VR/XR], Net Art, Sound Art and Video Art.

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Director Statement

“Zoroaster Superstar” is an art installation honoring the legacy of Zoroaster through influential figures like Friedrich Nietzsche, David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust), Freddie Mercury (Queen), and Federico Fellini’s Casanova with Nino Rota. This virtual reality experience delves into the profound impact of Nietzsche’s ‘Thus Spoke Zarathustra,’ tracing his influence through pop icons and artists. From Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust projecting Nietzsche into the new millennium to Freddie Mercury’s hidden Zoroastrian symbols and Fellini’s magical interpretation of Casanova, the ARTOLDO collective brings these worlds to life. The immersive journey includes holograms of these luminaries, accompanied by concealed messages in symbols and cultural references, highlighting Zoroastrianism’s influence on various aspects of existence. Through Tesla, Mazda, Zadig & Voltaire, and more, the installation explores the cultural matrix religion’s pervasive impact. “Zoroaster Superstar” invites audiences to traverse Bowie’s universe, Mercury’s spiritual stage, and Casanova’s fantastical Venice, revealing the interconnected threads of art, mysticism, and Zoroastrianism. The project, developed by RedMagicBlue, unfolds in a 3 x 12-minute virtual reality experience, offering a unique blend of music, fanpic, esotericism, occultism, and spirituality.