Sound as a narrative element: With DEEP DIVE SOUND, FILMFEST HAMBURG is dedicating an exclusive event to this essential art form and diving into the world of sound: Oscar winner and sound designer Sylvain Bellemare provides a deep, personal insight into his working methods.

What do aliens sound like in an emotional, psychological science fiction universe? That was one of many questions the French-Canadian sound editor had to grapple with when developing the soundscape for Denis Villeneuve’s film Arrival. In a detailed discussion and using specific film clips, he shows and explains how sound is made to speak in film.