It was always at the back of my mind, the cinematography. As a Photographer, I often thought about making some short films, but then studying Photography full time would ‘get in the way’. The student exchange in Spain allowed me to explore the areas that are always there in the background, patiently waiting for me to explore them.
The experimental cinema, and in particular Super 8, have been an absolute breakthrough and a confirmation that my artistic instincts were correct, in fact, they were and always are, on point. Listen to your inner voice.
One main thing that stands out in my movie: I film how I photograph. Light and shadow games, soaked through in geometrical aesthetics, symbolism, brutalism and silent poetry that speaks more than words.
Speaking of words, I don’t want to over-explain my film.
The title is an appropriate guide to the story presented, as it should be, and I will leave it at that.
It is a story, filled with symbolism, of my experience of coming to and living in Spain whilst on a student exchange. I think, I hope, that knowing this, the viewer could piece together my story and the message conveyed.
COMING SOON:
As soon as I digitalise my film in Madrid (I hope in February), I will upload it on my website
Ela Skorska 