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Интерактивный документальный фильм

Трижды рождённый

An interactive documentary about a cathedral, combining non-linear chapter navigation, archival materials and a cinematic web player.

My roleDesign and development
FormatInteractive documentary film
Live projectVisit website
Трижды рождённый — project screen 1
Трижды рождённый — project screen 2
Трижды рождённый — project screen 3

Deliverables

The website guides each visitor from a question to a clear next step.

  • Non-linear navigation through thematic chapters
  • Full-screen documentary web player
  • Interactive markers and archival cards
  • Sections covering construction, architecture, power, people and the present day
  • Pause, chapter navigation and episode skip controls
  • Atmospheric typography, video and sound design
  • Responsive mobile experience

Challenge

The cathedral’s history spans different eras, people and political events, so a conventional linear film would not let viewers explore the subject independently. The experience needed to preserve a cinematic atmosphere while opening access to photographs, documents and additional context.

Solution

I designed an interactive narrative structured around construction, architecture, power, people and the present day. The full-screen player is extended with clickable markers, archive cards, pause controls, episode navigation and a dedicated exploration menu.

Outcome

The documentary became a digital exhibition where viewers choose their route, watch selected chapters and reveal archival evidence directly over the film. The story remains coherent while becoming deeper and easier to explore independently.

Tools and integrations

HTML/CSSJavaScriptVideoResponsive designArchive mediaInteractive playerYandex Metrica

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