A Movie: Model 2
motoko, HASC
- Korea
- 2023
- 29min
- 12 +
- DCP
- color/black and white
World Premiere
Synopsis
The sensation of movement is an illusion that is both a misperception and a mistake, yet it evolves into precise information. Muybridge's device, which emerged as the pinnacle of endeavor in the late 19th century, ushered in an epoch of illusion. Today, anonymous footages that capture instances of mortality have also become illusions.
Review
In the late 1800s, Edward Muybridge and Étienne-Jules Marey developed a machine that captured the continuous movement of active organisms, allowing for precise analysis of their motions. In this context, motion was redefined within the realm of persistent illusions created by sequences of seemingly static entities, shedding light on the nature of cinematic imagery. Movie: Model 2 divides a single screen into two parts: on one side, it replays the aforementioned motion images as illusions, while on the other, it presents fragmented and sequential anonymous photographs capturing moments of death, floating within the realm of digital media. An age-old question resurfaces within the digital visual culture environment: Does cinema conceal death through the illusion of motion?
Director
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motoko
Motoko explores atmospheres and employs instrumented sound in their artistic pursuits. Motoko brings attention back to the fundamental aspects of filmmaking such as film conditions, equipment, chemistry, and optics, considering them as the foundational elements of images. This contemplation extends to contemporary imagery, which is then synthesized into live cinema experiences. Film : Model 2 (2023) marks Motoko's second collaborative effort with HASC, following their earlier work Film (2023). IG: @motoko.v_s
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HASC
HASC delves into the exploration of conditions and equipment that facilitate the expansion of the medium. His interest lies in the interplay between bonding and transition, as well as the phenomena that emerge in the spaces between them. Film : Model 2 (2023) represents the second collaborative endeavor between Motoko and HASC, following their previous work Film (2023). IG: @hasc.default