Three authors, three different generations, three views on their own work. All three have worked in the audiovisual industry, advertising and other commercial spheres. Through animated interviews, the film looks at their experience and asks whether an author’s work has a place in their lives.
At first glance, this fly-through of an imaginary landscape seems minimalist. But the passing layers of colours, lines, structures and image nuances gradually consume the viewer. Thanks to the soundtrack, the impression left by this semi-abstract film intensifies gradually. The film was made by a representative of the new generation of Ukrainian filmmakers, known for his film Deep Love.
A short film about the problems living in severe weather conditions can cause. A man living on a windy hill faces many difficulties but thanks to the strong wind, he eventually makes a discovery that lifts him to the sky.
Sergei Prokofiev composed Vision Fugitives for his friends. In her abstract film matching the intoxicating rhythm of composition No. 14, the author captured the fleeting sensation of something pulsating and unrestrained. It is as if the cycle of metamorphoses performed by young pianist Matyáš Papp was trying to break out of its predetermined format.
Three authors, three different generations, three views on their own work. All three have worked in the audiovisual industry, advertising and other commercial spheres. Through animated interviews, the film looks at their experience and asks whether an author’s work has a place in their lives.
Sergei Prokofiev composed Vision Fugitives for his friends. In her abstract film matching the intoxicating rhythm of composition No. 14, the author captured the fleeting sensation of something pulsating and unrestrained. It is as if the cycle of metamorphoses performed by young pianist Matyáš Papp was trying to break out of its predetermined format.
The film, which was made as part of the 70th anniversary of the animation studio at UMPRUM, is loosely inspired by the work of three graduates: Václav Mergl, Jan Souček and Vratislav Hlavatý. Motifs from their films, illustrations and paintings have been placed in new contexts to create a new work of authorship.
This mockumentary takes aim at 21st century society, which is still full of prejudice and intolerance towards people of different sexes, opinions and genders. The author asks the question whether these problems would disappear if humans were oviparous. Would we be more tolerant and perceptive of our surroundings?
This legendary film Marv Newland filmed in 1969 as a student of the ArtCenter College of Design (Los Angeles). Since then it has become cult and is often named to Best Of lists of numerous occasions. Film was made in primitive production conditions with a 16mm Bolex camera. With its simple black-and-white style, it resembles Winsor McCay's pioneering films.
