Gianmarco Donaggio's In Visible Light: A Film Edited Live During Projection
Italian filmmaker Gianmarco Donaggio presents In Visible Light, a film that is edited live during its projection, with electricity as its protagonist. The work explores the primordial nature of images and the craftsmanship of cinema. Donaggio draws inspiration from Jacques Derrida's essay "Memoirs of the Blind" and aims to challenge conventional notions of image creation and perception. The film will be shown at the Mirage Festival in Oslo from October 11 to 15, 2023. Donaggio describes the piece as an orphan of categories, open to interpretation, and emphasizes working "with images" rather than "for images." He critiques the film industry's fear of innovation and hopes for a liberation of the cinematic medium.
Key facts
- Gianmarco Donaggio created In Visible Light, a film edited live during projection.
- The film's protagonist is electricity.
- Donaggio cites Derrida's 'Memoirs of the Blind' as inspiration.
- In Visible Light will be presented at Mirage Festival in Oslo from October 11 to 15, 2023.
- Donaggio aims to work 'with images' not 'for images'.
- The film is described as an orphan of categories and definitions.
- Donaggio critiques the film industry's resistance to innovation.
- The work explores the connection between nature, electricity, and digital images.
Entities
Artists
- Gianmarco Donaggio
- Margherita Bordino
- Walter Benjamin
- Jacques Derrida
Institutions
- Artribune
- Mirage Festival
Locations
- Oslo
- Norway
- Rome
- Italy