Izabella Pruska-Oldenhof’s work is inspired by the proto-cinema performances and artistic light technologies from around the turn of the 20th century. The enchanting Magic Fountain, a truly pointillistic spectacle, was created by subjecting footage of a light fountain in Barcelona to intense photochemical and digital processing.
Also in this combined programme
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On the Invention of the Wheel
Ultra-short, 16mm sequence of a bicycle wheel turning becomes a repeating machine thanks to the power of the loop. Homage to the mechanical art of… -
Elli
Calm shots of a seascape also examine optical colour mixing using various flicker effects. Not suitable for epileptics. -
Chorus
‘Direct Film’ was made by making two basic photochemical film processes conflict on the film emulsion’s surface. The result is absolutely hypnotising. -
Something Between Us
Abstract animation artist Jodie Mack created a choreographed motion study of light and costume jewelry without using a single frame of animation. Rain -
Harbour City
Hong Kong’s hyperactive fish market in overwhelming colours. Every screening is unique as projection requires two 16mm projectors.
Film details
- Country of production
- Canada
- Year
- 2016
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2016
- Length
- 6'
- Medium/Format
- 16mm
