Date of Award
Spring 5-3-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Film and Media Studies
First Advisor
Michael Gitlin
Second Advisor
Andrew Demirjian
Academic Program Adviser
Andrew Lund
Abstract
Container Film is an experimental nonfiction short film that explores the theme of carrying. Drawing inspiration from a blend of anthropological, religious, and artistic sources, the film is guided by an unknown narrator who contemplates the origins of humanity. Unlike conventional storytelling, the narrator’s uncertainty and inner dialogue punctuate the narrative, challenging a traditional linear structure. Jumping between diverse thoughts, she resists depicting human history with a singular hero or linear trajectory. Visually, the film unfolds through vivid tableaux vivants, dance sequences, and curious object arrangements, illustrating the subtle relationship between human cognition and materiality. Through its nuanced, tactile approach, Container Film offers a unique lens through which to access human history and experience.
Recommended Citation
Kopolovich, Dena, "Container Film" (2024). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/1214
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