Like a Wave in the Sea(1998)

Melody(en)

Although Gainsbourg and Birkin had appeared in a string of films since their magnetic collision in Pierre Grimblat’s Slogan, Melody was a bit of diversion from their collaborations since it’s a series of interwoven videos inspired by the Gainsbourgalbum. For '71 it’s a novel concept to bring visual life to an LP, but even more surprising are the short film’s amazing visuals that director Averty crafted using a wealth of video filters, overlays, camera movements and chroma key effects. Averty applies these in tandem with the increasing tone of Gainsbourg’s songs, which more or less chronicle an older man's affair with a young girl. Each song is comprised of steady, sometimes brooding poetic delivery, with refrains timed to the phrase repeats of each song, while Alan Parker’s buzzing guitar accompanies and wiggles around Gainsbourg’s resonant voice. The bass is fat and groovy, the drums easy but steady, and the periodic use of strings or rich vibrato makes this short a sultry little gem.

Global Groove(en)

Global Groove was a collaborative piece by Nam June Paik and John Godfrey. Paik, amongst other artists who shared the same vision in the 1960s, saw the potential in the television beyond it being a one-sided medium to present programs and commercials. Instead, he saw it more as a place to facilitate a free flow of information exchange. He wanted to strip away the limitations from copyright system and network restrictions and bring in a new TV culture where information could be accessed inexpensively and conveniently. The full length of the piece ran 28 minutes and was first broadcasted in January 30, 1974 on WNET.

Beatles Electroniques(en)

Part of a collection of restored early works by Nam June Paik, the haunting Beatles Electronique reveals Paik's engagement with manipulation of pop icons and electronic images. Snippets of footage from A Hard Day's Night are countered with Paik's early electronic processing.

Time(en)

A concert at the Golden Circle with Don Cherry and his quintet was filmed and then processed to an art movie using various optical effects.

The Astronaut(en)

A short film recounting the travels of a lonely astronaut confronted by the unknown. Unfolding as a mystery, it becomes a carefully subtle, autobiographical examination of the feeling of loneliness and the existential issue of not understanding life on earth and ones place among it.

Moonwalker(en)

This fantastical movie inspired by the music of Michael Jackson features imaginative interpretations of hit tracks from the iconic 1987 album “Bad”.

9/11 Simulation in Roblox Environment(en)

CGI collage short film originally premiered as part of the 'Extinction Renaissance' exhibition at the Loyal Gallery in Stockholm.

Adulruna Rediviva(es)

Dr. Vikström, a scholar of Kabbalah, mysticism, symbology, and dead languages, discovers the lost tome of the "Edda" written by the Icelandic poet and historian Snorri Sturluson. This book not only contains a prophecy about Ragnarok and the awakening of Fenrir, Loki's son, destined to kill Odin, but also how to stop the end of the world. The only way is to discover a man whose future is completely unknown. The chosen one must compose a mystical music and play it on the Organ of Eternity, hidden somewhere in Turin. The magical city par excellence witnesses a race against time, in which eight characters cross paths.

Kaleidoskop-In 10 Minuten Licht(en)

Short movie from the German band "Das Ich". "Kaleidoskop" was filmed by Kevin Gross.

Gloom(en)

An ambient representation of depression with a slowly fading score building towards an uncertain climax.

Me envenenas(es)

How I See Sunsets(en)

A poetic, semi-autobiographical short film of the sun setting over a village, shot from behind the curtains of a small, dimly lit room.

Kinda Cool to Expend This Much Drool(en)

Don't ask me why, but I feel we're about to cry trying.

Ruminative Meditations(en)

Say Om as you reach home only to realize you never really left/stopped saying Om.

Leafing You Behind(en)

Abandoning the Abaddon-loathed abandoner opens plenty of reclaimed... everything(s).

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story(en)

The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.

Almost Anything(en)

Centrist revelations abound among repetitions & revisitings.

Questioning, Requesting(en)

Strings together what's strung together (please use yr tether).

A Motion Selfie(en)

"A Motion Selfie" is one-of-a-kind DIY filmmaking: a darkly comic chronicle following a year in the life of a washed-up viral video star and the sexually depraved stalker who becomes obsessed with his work.

Whitney Houston - The Ultimate Collection(en)

The Ultimate Collection is a Whitney Houston greatest hits collection.