From Nicole Kidman’s BDSM adventures to a pastoral docudrama by French twin directors Ludovic and Zoran Boukherma, here are five films to keep an eye out for this year
The selection of feature films in this project captures the core themes of our program, with each artist being featured daily from the start to the end of the exhibition. These films delve into the interconnectedness of life, the impact of technology, and the balance between human and nonhuman elements, offering profound insights into how we navigate our identities and perceptions in a rapidly evolving world.
As the first opening of the program, Kimsooja uses weaving as a metaphor for cultural interconnectedness, linking textile traditions to various societal elements. Her work emphasizes understanding life's interconnectedness across generations and species, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural traditions. Wang Tuo explores interconnectedness through shared traumatic experiences and cultural responses. His focus on the intersection between ancient practices and modern challenges reveals deep cultural and historical ties. Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel critique the interplay between human and nonhuman elements and contemporary societal constructs, reflecting on digital identities and emotional complexities.
Martha Atienza aligns with the exhibition's focus on nurturing ecosystems and recognizing our shared existence with diverse life forms. Viera Čákanyová examines human existence in a desolate environment, resonating with the exhibition's themes of ecological balance, technological impact, and the reconfiguration of human and nonhuman boundaries.
Program:
Kimsooja, Thread Routes – Chapter II, 2011, 24 min; Chapter IV, 2014, 28 min; Chapter VI, 2019, 28 min
Martha Atienza, The Protectors 11° 02’ 06 .4” N 123° 36’ 24.1” E (2), 2022, 38 min
