About the project

The Death of the Postcard began in Olinda Carnival back in 2003 after watching different travellers writing e-mails about the same place. Some wrote about 'the best party in the world', whilst others wrote about stolen wallets and passports. This observation was the genesis of a film and project thats been going on now for over six years and taken us across 27 countries.

Following the footsteps of William Burroughs and his trip along the Amazon, Adrian Barber and Zoe Rothwell began collecting travellers e-mails home, their photos and their movies, with the aim of expressing a shared view and a shared experience - 'The life of a traveller'.

The project was originally shelved due to lack of resources, but the e-mails continued to be donated, and after returning to India in 2006/7, a small studio was set-up in Varanasi and the music was recorded with talented travellers from Chile, Israel, Japan, and all around the world.

The international cast of 'actors' were mainly recorded in Goa. Editing of the book was concluded in December 2006 in conjunction with a Masters Degree and the film was edited over 2007.

Over 15000 photographs, 250 + movies and 3000 + e-mails have been contributed to "Postcards" by travelers from all around the world. The project continues to grow, with the project expanding into new countries and new themes daily. Chapter's 3 and 4 are currently in progress, with the film beginning in Thailand and travelling North to China, before returning to India for the last time. More languages are being added all the time, and contributions are now coming in from countries all around the world.

Chapters 1 and 2 are available on DVD now !!

The one hour disc includes both Chapter 1 (South America) and Chapter 2 (India) plus bonus material.

"Yesterday I watched your movie, I was totally blown away by it! I'm not just saying that , I honestly feel like its the most honest, accurate thing I have ever watched about the daily lives of world travellers"

"Namaste! I loved the DVD, I watched it with my parents the day after I got back and I had tears in my eyes as I missed India so much."

"The Death of the Postcard is one of the best documentaries I have seen in a long time. Great Job. I'm going to watch it again, but well done."