The first film by designer Hussein Chalayan, that translates the concept of his collection Temporal Meditations into movement, space and sound. The transmission of cultural symbols through travel and the question of identity are the focus of this stylish work, with various narrative layers.
Also in this combined programme
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Painted Series
Invisible hands dress a girl in this pictorial work by Freudenthal/Verhagen, after a concept by Dutch designer duo Painted.
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Naquid
Poetic work with a photographic slant. Stylish is an understatement. Made for Japanese designer Aguri Sagimori’s collection.
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Shooting Stars Never Return
Movement in the vast, industrial landscape of Yokohama’s port. Poetic work made by designer Ishikawa and stylist Barranger.
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Flight
A delicate feeling of lightness and calm. The body appears to float and dissolve in the mist. Fashion label Mono, envisaged poetically.
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My Logical Private Parts
Are ‘private parts’ ever logical? Should fashion not actually change and hide outward appearance? Stimulating video for the new Centaur
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Childhood Storage
In a replica of her childhood bedroom, Anna-Nicole Ziesche examines how long early experiences continue to affect adults.
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Anaesthetics
Chalayan intended to create a conceptual sketchbook. In eleven scenes, he deals with institutionalised violence in society.
Film details
- Countries of production
- Greece, Italy
- Year
- 2003
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 21"
- Medium/Format
- Betacam SP
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