The program Femme Grotesquerie, presented by Los Angeles Filmforum, proposes a review of representations of femininity through the aesthetics of the grotesque and the excessive. Curated by Sam Gurry, it brings together ten experimental works that oscillate between humor, tenderness, and threat. The screening, including a colloquium, will take place on March 8 in Los Angeles.
From Direct Animation on Celluloid to Stop-Motion: Analog Techniques in Action 🎞️
The selection stands out for its artisanal and varied approach. Techniques such as direct animation on 16mm film, painting or scratching the celluloid, and stop-motion with physical materials are employed. This manual and tactile process is central to building the textures and organic sensation that define the grotesque aesthetic. The materiality of the medium is part of the message.
Because Sometimes a Bleeding Heart Needs to Be Made of Clay 💔
In a digital world where everything is polished and predictable, there's something refreshing about seeing the deconstruction of female archetypes done with scissors, glue, and patience. These filmmakers demonstrate that to symbolically dissect the body, you don't need VFX software, but perhaps a piece of clay and a camera that advances frame by frame. The rawness is in the hands that make it.