Harrachov

| IFFR 2006

Combining live action, stop-frame animation and chemical processing techniques, the film explores the working of an arcane power which, like a black hole or immensely powerful electromagnet, exerts a far-reaching and irresistible force upon certain objects and materials. The final machine, The Harrachov Exchange, can be found alive and kicking during the festival in RAM gallery (see Exposing Cinema).

Also in this combined programme

Flow

A seasonal meditation on the streams and rivers of central Texas, the first of two parts.
Short: As Long As It Takes
Optical Sound

A rhythmic choreography of printer parts and their now classic typography, interspersed with observations of office life.
Short: As Long As It Takes
Elements

Dance of the seasons in a desolate landscape recorded by security cameras. Selected for the Tiger Awards for Short Film.
Short: As Long As It Takes
76 – 108

76-108 is the musical notation for `Andante’, in other words the calm, flowing motion that matches the heartbeat.
Short: As Long As It Takes
Inside

A live-action animation whereby protagonist Hannah leaves her body.
Short: As Long As It Takes
The Mechanicals

A glimpse behind the scenes of the wonderful world of technology.
Short: As Long As It Takes
Gondeln

From the cable car station, the camera makes a pan of 360 degrees to the rhythm of cable cars arriving and leaving.
Short: As Long As It Takes
Motion Studies #3: Gravity

In his own way, the maker studies the laws of physics: this time gravity.
Short: As Long As It Takes
Zwirn

Life as a film loop.
Short: As Long As It Takes