“Is life worth passing on? Will the world be livable in 30 years? Will I be a good mother? Do I sacrifice my personal freedom?”

In 275 MILLION BIRTHS AND DEATHS visual artist Zam Zadeh shares her doubts about whether she wants to bring a child into this world. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking. Her body feels like a train that cannot wait, continuously moving forward.

She takes the viewer on an imaginary train ride through time and space to seek advice from her female ancestors. 3 generations of Iranian women share their experience with us and challenge Zam’s doubts with their tales on personal happiness, responsibility and love, inspiring for every man and woman.

Starting from Zam’s personal emotional process about the life changing decision of parenthood, this VR connects with universal and existential topics such as climate change, conflict, trauma and social pressure.

275 MILLION BIRTHS AND DEATHS is a 6 DoF interactive VR created with stop-motion that questions the complexity of doubt and self-determination in today’s world and invites the audience to feel and listen to themselves.

Production details:
Created by Zam Zadeh
A production of Cassette for timescapes (BE) in co-production with Studio Biarritz
Status: Expected release in fall 2026

Running time: 15 minutes