Kai Oka
Still: Blue GreenKai OKA (Germany) grew up in Belgium and Canada and is currently based in Finland. His interest in experimental film began during his studies at the McGill University, Montreal. Oka has very briefly worked in the film industry, mainly as a freelancer for The National Film Board of Canada. His work is inspired by well known directors such as Stan Brakhage, Michael Snow, Ozu Yasujiro, Jean-Luc Godard and Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Filmography
(all short) Oblivion Way (1974), Blue Green (1974), Confluence (1977), Light Time (1977), Process Film (1978), Before and after Zeno (1978), The Closing Circle (1992/2023)
Kai Oka at IFFR
Before and After Zeno
The magnum opus and only sound film from Kai Oka is an elliptical journey.
7'
Canada
IFFR 2024
Blue Green
Inspired by Brakhage, the light dances as Kai Oka’s camera freely roams the countryside.
6'
Norway
IFFR 2024
Oblivion Way
Suggestions of paradise as a young man runs and leaps through the streets.
15'
Canada
IFFR 2024