Short Film

Eternal Habitat

In a mesmerizing exploration of the profound connection between humans and their living spaces, a groundbreaking film invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay of time and space that shapes our fleeting moments of existence.

Produced by

Sergey Prokofyev and Aurélien Bello

Directed by

Sergey Prokofyev

Project Description

Our surroundings are not just static backdrops—they are dynamic units of time and space, quietly carrying us through the imperceptible temporal flow of life. Eternal Habitat employs the unique lens of immersive cinema to explore the profound connection between humans and the living spaces that shape them. Through a seamless spatial experience, made possible only in this medium, the film reveals the subtle, unspoken movement of space through time. It invites viewers to reflect on the interplay between the environments we inhabit, the transformations they undergo, and the fleeting moments of our lives spent within them.

About the Director

Sergey Prokofyev a dipl. architect and filmmaker. Currently lives and works in Berlin. With extensive experience in both fields, he explores unique approaches to immersive storytelling. Believing architecture extends beyond creating physical spaces, he designs experiences that deeply resonate on a human level. His work bridges urban design and immersive cinema, striving to create collective experiences that inspire, engage, and challenge conventional perceptions. Recognized at international festivals, Sergey’s projects leverage immersive technologies to enhance the relationship between individuals and their environments, blending architecture, media, and human perception in innovative and thought-provoking way.

Aurélien Bello, born in France in 1980, studied music theory, harp, and orchestration in Lyon, and orchestral conducting in Berlin. As a harpist, he has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic and other major ensembles. In 2005, Claudio Abbado invited him to conduct El Sistema in Venezuela, and he has since led orchestras like the Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin and the DSO Berlin. Bello was the artistic and musical director of the Young Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Berlin (2015-2022) and has conducted opera productions at the Comic Opera Berlin and the Festival of Baden-Baden. Alongside conducting, Bello composes and arranges works for orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic. His symphonic poem "A Brief History of Time", in memory of Stephen Hawking, premiered in 2018. In 2024, he released a CD of compositions created during the pandemic, including a Piano Sonata and Symphony.