The F.r.iction Show

A Norient Snap by Eden Tinto Collins & Gystère
The F.r.iction Show

The «F.r.iction Show» juxtaposes the creations of multi-disciplinary artists Gystère and Eden Tinto Collins. It is the result of a process of global reflection around a musical identity borrowed from different Afro-Eurasian cultures.

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Remix: Gystère

Let the Genius Go

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Let the Genius Go
Let the Genius Go

Perfectionism is a widespread modus operandi among artists. In an essay inspired by the film «Solo», our author reflects why this can lead to fear of failure rather than better work – and how one can overcome this faulty logic of self-judgment.

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Design: Šejma Fere

The Poetry of Noises

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The Poetry of Noises
The Poetry of Noises

Noisy encounters in Indonesia, both in her own life and via Adythia Utama’s short film «existence.», have taught Gisela Swaragita elevated listening.

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Design: Šejma Fere

Cinesonic Holism

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Cinesonic Holism
Cinesonic Holism

«Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound» gets Dan Barrow pondering the affect of sound in film and its role in finding space for sonic freedom.

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Quote: Dan Barrow
Design: Šejma Fere

Underneath It All

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Underneath It All
Underneath It All

Seeing reflections of the digital world in Marnie Ellen Hertzler’s «Crestone», Daniela Seitz looks beyond the isolation of the internet to find renewal and hope.

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Design: Šejma Fere

Static Resistance

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Static Resistance
Static Resistance

After seeing them perform and watching their film with director Piotr Macha, RRRKRTA examines SIKSA’s unusual revolutionary stance.

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Quote: RRRKRTA

No Life for the «Living-Dead»

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No Life for the «Living-Dead»
No Life for the «Living-Dead»

«Utapishi» is a spiritual healing ritual in Kenya that is seen as a threat by Christianity. Nevertheless, some young healers still practise it. Read an essay about the alliance of colonialism and religion, as seen in the short film «Tapi!».

 

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Design: Šejma Fere

2021: A Tarotscope Reading

A Norient Snap by Ndi Mak
2021: A Tarotscope Reading
2021: A Tarotscope Reading

This commissioned piece for the Norient Film Festival looks to the cosmos for an inspirational message for 2021. Multidisciplinary and gender bending South African artist Umlilo embarked on a tarotscope reading which presented six cards that help guide us in 2021.

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Sound: Umlilo

Hearing Is Believing

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Hearing Is Believing
Hearing Is Believing

In Raquel Castro’s «SOA», Joseph Kamaru, aka sound artist KMRU, finds confirmation that sound affects us more deeply than we realize.

 

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Design: Šejma Fere

Is the Pandemic a Heyday for Unsung Heroes?

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Is the Pandemic a Heyday for Unsung Heroes?
Is the Pandemic a Heyday for Unsung Heroes?

The film industry is mostly centred on stars. But often it is people like the sound re-recordist portrayed in the documentary «The Sound Man Mangesh Desai» who turn movies into unique audiovisual experiences.

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Design: Šejma Fere

Being Untrue to Yourself

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Being Untrue to Yourself
Being Untrue to Yourself

Defining one’s authenticity by being inauthentic is a central mode of being queer – and has become a popular aesthetic. In an essay inspired by the film «The Mystery of the Pink Flamingo», our writer asks how the metaphor of the flamingo might offer a route out of a repressi

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Design: Šejma Fere