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15th DMZ Docs(2023)

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Karni ARIELI, Saul FREED

  • UK
  • 2023
  • 15min
  • 12 +
  • DCP
  • color

Synopsis

A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic life cycle of the wild salmon in human form. Narrated by Marianne Faithfull. A Bfi short film by karni and Saul 

Review

 This animation captures the life of a salmon, which must overcome challenging ecosystems and endure the environmental destruction caused by humans. While it embodies the awe of life's perseverance following the laws of nature, it also weighs heavy with the destructive ecological management wrought by human intervention. Such contrasting cinematic experience serves as a powerful awakening to a modern society that often lacks coexistence. Furthermore, viewing the life of a salmon through the lens of a female diver evokes the innate caregiving instinct shared by all living beings, highlighting how contemporary society pushes certain beings and ways of life to their limits and exploits them to witness.

Director

  • Karni ARIELI, Saul FREED

    BAFTA nominated directing duo Karni and Saul, an Israeli British male female couple, create mixed media films, commercials and music videos. Together they make ¡®casual fantasy¡¯ films, a merging of beautiful photography and film with high-end animation and magical elements. In their art, visual pleasure and emotional narrative are key. In 2010 Karni & Saul showcased their short film Turning, for BBC, which was nominated for a BAFTA. Their second short film Flytopia was commissioned by Film4.

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