Asunder
An AI environmental manager playfully prompts a reevaluation of our tech-centric approach to global challenges.
60'
Germany
IFFR 2024
The year is 2070 and you are about to be catapulted into an absurd, yet eerily plausible yoga session. Through an odyssey that transcends the bounds of conventional cinema, a captivating experiment unfolds, one that plunges its participants into profound contemplations on the interplay between humanity, nature and the wellness industry.
At the heart of this journey, is a gilded figure who gracefully undertakes a series of poses under the guidance of an off-screen narrator. Through celestial cues, serenity takes a surreal turn, evolving into a paradoxical and ultimately rather uncomfortable experience. Unfolding disrupts the instructor's role as a spiritual guide, illuminating the delicate dance between humanity and the environment.
Anne Fehres and Luke Conroy weave a narrative that challenges preconceived notions about our relationship to the natural world. By doing so, they invite viewers to reimagine their surroundings and actively respond to the climate crisis, through a distinctive, emotional approach that fosters empathy for both the human and the non-human in our existence. Their methodology combines visual stimulation, profound content and a dash of humour, providing a unique lens through which to explore the urgent issue of our time.
– Vanja Kaludjercic
Presented in collaboration with Art Rotterdam
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IFFR 2024
Programme IFFR 2024
Art Directions is the space where the festival steps out of the screening room and pushes the limits of what cinema can be. At galleries and artistic spaces across Rotterdam, encounter cinema in surprising forms: immersive media, performances, live music and visual art.
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60'
Germany
IFFR 2024
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IFFR 2024
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20'
IFFR 2024