Thundergod 24min, 2024
Single-channel digital video installation, colour, sound, 30m
Thundergod is a narrative experimental film that explores the motif of lightning as a random chance encounter. It examines histories of mythology, religion, resilience and acceptance. The film is set in a small, imaginary mountain village in Japan, known for its frequent lightning strikes. It tells the story of an underground club that only those who have survived lightning strikes are invited to perform in. The characters in the film are drawn into continuous conflict with the animal world as they encounter many crabs throughout, becoming a metaphor for both desire and danger.
Single-channel digital video installation, colour, sound, 30m
Thundergod is a narrative experimental film that explores the motif of lightning as a random chance encounter. It examines histories of mythology, religion, resilience and acceptance. The film is set in a small, imaginary mountain village in Japan, known for its frequent lightning strikes. It tells the story of an underground club that only those who have survived lightning strikes are invited to perform in. The characters in the film are drawn into continuous conflict with the animal world as they encounter many crabs throughout, becoming a metaphor for both desire and danger.
Rinsaga (2024) Umi Ishihara
Rinsaga (2024)
Single-channel digital video on monitor, colour, sound. 5m 24s
I encountered Rinsaga randomly while travelling in Japan. When we met, he’d just got out of jail after being inside for two years. He told me why he ended up in jail, he also told me his Dad illegally smuggled monkeys, and he grew up surrounded by monkeys.
I’m an Artist Filmmaker from Japan. I create experimental narratives that weave together personal memories and social issues. My films address themes of politics, community and alienation from society. Often working closely with non-actors who are local people and people around me, I am interested in examining possibilities of activism through the process of filmmaking. My work has been shown in museums and film festivals worldwide, including ICA London, BFI Southbank, South London Gallery, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.
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Single-channel digital video on monitor, colour, sound. 5m 24s
I encountered Rinsaga randomly while travelling in Japan. When we met, he’d just got out of jail after being inside for two years. He told me why he ended up in jail, he also told me his Dad illegally smuggled monkeys, and he grew up surrounded by monkeys.
I’m an Artist Filmmaker from Japan. I create experimental narratives that weave together personal memories and social issues. My films address themes of politics, community and alienation from society. Often working closely with non-actors who are local people and people around me, I am interested in examining possibilities of activism through the process of filmmaking. My work has been shown in museums and film festivals worldwide, including ICA London, BFI Southbank, South London Gallery, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.
@_____81
ummmi.net/
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