Ouroboros 2017
Death as birth, history as the present, the end as the beginning.
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Synopsis
This film is an homage to the Gaza Strip and to the possibility of hope beyond hopelessness. Ouroboros, the symbol of the snake eating its tail, is both end and beginning: death as regeneration. A 74-minute experimental narrative film that turns the destruction of Gaza into a story of heartbreak, Ouroboros asks what it means to be human when humanity has failed. Taking the form of a love story, the film's central character is Diego Marcon, a man who embarks on a circular journey to shed his pain only to experience it, again and again. In the course of a single day, his travel fuses together Native American territories, the ancient Italian city of Matera, a castle in Brittany, and the ruins of the Gaza Strip into a single landscape.
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Mood and atmosphere
Ouroboros envelops you in a haunting yet beautiful exploration of hope amidst despair, where the visuals echo the melancholic charm of war-torn landscapes. This film resonates with a deep sense of nostalgia and grief, evoking memories of lost love and fragmented identities. The experimental narrative flows like a dream, blending the stark realities of the Gaza Strip with ancient ruins and lush, serene vistas, creating an atmosphere that is at once haunting and comforting. The rich, warm colors and evocative imagery invite contemplation, encouraging a profound reflection on the resilience of the human spirit. Ideal for a quiet evening of introspection, this film weaves together themes of love, loss, and the cyclical nature of existence, making it a poignant experience that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll.
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