PASSAGGIO / PASSAGE by Matteo Canuti | Italy (2019)
The substitution of a proper term with a figurative one following a symbolic transposition of images.
Director statement: I like absurd things, what leaves you astonished, the nonsense. I believe that reality is paradoxical; you just need to grasp its humor.
The idea behind Passage was to create a sort of void, an amputation, a lack of essential elements, in order to leave the viewer bewildered and helpless. However, the video alone seemed a bit too cryptic. Perhaps poetic, but definitely not accessible.
Therefore, I thought it was a good idea to lighten the mood by having the unsuspecting paddler “speak”, thus eliciting a smile from the audience. Then there is enough time to reflect on it.
Bio
I’ve always been passionate about cinema, as a kid I also wanted to be a director. Then I did something else. Now I’m delighting to participate in some festivals with my nonsenses. Favorite genre: absurdism.
Pebbles Underground is focused on showcasing and promoting experimental, avant-garde, underground, and no-to-low budget projects by artist-humans from all over the world. Absurd, uncanny, witty, humorous, slow-video – all are welcomed, and loved.
Pebbles Underground is an independent project not funded by any government or corporation, and we intend to keep it that way. Main source of funding is personal donations from humans organizing the project, who are artists themselves, and the main drive of the project is formed by the energy and involvement of the organizers, and the public.
