jesus and the giant screening at wits tonight
JESUS AND THE GIANT
19mins 2007
This experimental film is set in modern day Johannesburg. Written by Aryan Kaganof and directed by Akin Omotoso it is shot entirely (save for the last shot of the film) on a digital stills camera. Over 7000 photographs have been stitched together to create movement. The effect gives the film a visceral intensity that relates to its theme of violence and redemption. The world around our characters is fractured, broken up, moments are frozen, and others are faster than the speed of light. Set in the urban intensity of downtown Johannesburg Jesus is a special woman. Her eyes are windows on the world. She has powers she herself doesn’t understand but ultimately she is a warrior for peace. Then one day, her friend Mary arrives at her doorstep beaten. Jesus has to choose whether to continue to nurse Mary or take revenge on the deadly Giant.
starring mandisa bardill, sonny chidiebere ochuba and lesego mabilo
produced and directed by akin omotoso
written and edited by aryan kaganof
director of photography eran tahor
sound design warrick sony
makeup jade snell
September 17th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
dammit - am bloogdy working!
September 17th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
that is bloody!