Rosita
They say that when they give you a name, they also assign you a destiny. The director of this documentary inherited hers from an aunt who died very young and whom she did not know. Through an 8mm film from 1962 and interviews with those who knew her, she will try to reveal her secrets and recognize herself a little more.
Our Stories
Human stories about personal awakening
Man...
A socially awkward man gets into an argument with his friend after a party...
Faux fluides
Faux fluides is a eclectic story of the quest for one's identity. Through a collage of texts by Antonin Artaud and Samuel Beckett, this video cynically pursues and dismantles the Freudian theory of self. "There is a reserve of fluids somewhere in me which releases false liquids, believing to have modelled for me an eternal, internal body. It is, however, non-fluid beings who have assembled them, in order to dip into them."
I'll Never Forget the Last Time
A movie that portrays a reflection about sense of being self, to love and to be loved.
A Leaf of Winter
We all carry our leaves, some of winter, some of spring and summer. But all leaves grow, breathe and wither with time; and so do we.
Yo, Diablo
Joey works as a waiter for a hedonistic community of summer holiday makers in a small Mediterranean paradise. It is unclear if their exaggerated behaviors are due to the fact that the summer is coming to an end or if its just the last of their summers.
FLES
A young man sits at a local restaurant with his friend: but he isn't paying attention to her as she speaks. This film visualizes his chaotic state of mind and how he uses mindfulness practice to tune back into the conversation. Mindfulness is being able to sit with and observe your thoughts. Being mindful improves focus and mental health. FLES is SELF spelt backwards.
sa mga bagaheng nawalan na ng timbang
A short poem about healing after a traumatic event in the narrator's life.
Self
Ana is confronted by the monster of anxiety, born from a growing sense of inadequacy. As her obsession with perfection intensifies, she begins to withdraw from the world, avoiding every situation that might expose her flaws. When she reaches her lowest point, it is the quiet support and unconditional love of her mother that help her see the beauty and strength hidden in her own uniqueness.
The Clothes Make The Man
Fashion has a powerful influence over the way people perceive each other. Within fractions of a second, we attach any number of characteristics to a person's identity based on what they're wearing. From economic class to political ideology, from sexual orientation to educational background, clothing is heavy with labels. The artist presents a critique of the influence of fashion by presenting himself dressed in a wide variety of outfits. Despite the fact that only one person is represented, the outfits still manage to communicate a wide range of personalities.
To Avoid Fading
Using a multi-generational video-projection technique, the artist creates a video self-portrait that is unclear, unstable, influx. The artist distracts from the value we place on our physical bodies by allowing his image to distort, blur and degrade through six cycles of shooting and video projection. Through this repetition of action and the duplication of his image, the everyday activity of taking a shower becomes meditative and ritualistic, suggesting a spiritual self-portrait.
Return
Using a small, portable HD video recorder, the artist creates a self portrait that captures his confrontation with foreign people, places and languages. He attempts to relate to these cultures but finds his disconnection only emphasizes the alienation he feels at home. While the vibrant pictures and sounds transport the viewer to other continents, the collage of moving images taken in distinct locations creates an unsettling experience. The video is a portrait of a person who is on an endless journey, constantly moving yet never reaching his destination.