Siltojen Alta Tulevaisuuden Ihmiselle (Man Under Bridge)

(2020)

Johan Knut Harju (1910-1976) was not only a self-taught writer and historian, but also a homeless alcoholic. Harju had a unique talent to document his and his peers’ lives with a personal voice that invites the person in and see the world from his point of view. Harju collected his stories for a future person so that the people living under the bridges would not be forgotten. The virtual reality experience combines the Helsinki City Museum photo archives, recordings of Harju’s voice, 360 footage inside a historical tram with animation inspired by Harju’s drawing style into an experience that allows the audience to have a moment with Harju in 1960’s Helsinki