Synopsis:
Existence is an abstract and experimental film dedicated to pollinators. The film's title refers to the alarming decline in insect populations.
"Existence" is a cameraless film made directly on 8mm film with pollen, flowers and bee wings.
Director`s statement:
Seven years ago I took a beekeeping course and got my own beehives. Working with bees opened a window into the diverse and fascinating world of insects. The bees seen in the film have died as a result of winter losses and were collected in the spring from my own beehives. No living animals were harmed.
Stopping nature loss and maintaining biodiversity are issues of human destiny. The decline of insects affects many food chains, and for example, in food production. Many plants require insect pollination, and no effective substitutes have yet been invented.
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Existence on pölyttäjille omistettu pieni kokeellinen elokuva. Nimi viittaa huolestuttaviin tutkimustuloksiin käynnissä olevasta hyönteiskadosta.
Kaitafilmille ilman kameraa ja kemioita tehty teos on yhdistelmä siitepölyä, kevään ensi kukkia ja mehiläisten siipiä.
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Two versions available: Digital video and live cinema
Digital video:
Title: Existence
Director & cinematographer: Leena Lehti
Sound: Leena Lehti
Bass track: Ville Asikainen
Year: 2023
Duration: 4min 8sec
Colour, 4:3
Stereo
Analog version:
super8-projector + original film
live music
dur. 5min.
