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Synopsis
How do we convey objective truth through images? Photography, video footage, scientific images, data visualizations, and simulations are often perceived as solid representations of facts, implying an objective truth. Despite the inherent reduction of reality in 2D images, there is a tendency to interpret them as a direct representation of facts, elevating their relevance. This perception places the creation of such images in a distinct realm of significance compared to other forms. The methods and contexts involved in constructing images play a pivotal role in determining their relevance or arbitrariness. However, the creation of images, regardless of technique, is inherently an aesthetic process. Aesthetic codes that convey objective truth are constructed somewhat arbitrarily, raising questions about the relationship between aesthetics and factual representation.
Cast and crew
About the director(s):
Federico Zurani is an Albanian artist raised in Italy. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Carrara, specializing in painting. In the last years, he focused on interactive virtual environments and videogames. He favors a collaborative transdisciplinary approach. Zurani developed workshops, collaborative artworks, and commissions for various events and venues, including Berlin University of Arts (UdK), Fabbrica Europa (Florence), Rewire festival (The Hague) and Ars Electronica (Linz). He received the prize for best emerging talent at B3 Frankfurt Biennale of Moving Image. Engy is an Egyptian visual and interdisciplinary designer, navigates her creative journey through a blend of cultural influences from her upbringing between Egypt and Germany. Graduating from Applied Arts and Sciences with a specialization in speculative design, Engy delves into the realms of the past to sculpt future landscapes and scenarios. Her profession spans across graphic design, 3d animation, and user experience design, with a keen interest in speculative design methods, virtual environments, and video games. Currently her research focus is in visual investigation methods in conflict.
Federico Zurani, Engy El-Shenawy