Art Films

Janaaan and I have been making films together for a very long time, it began with me filming her different locations using different props to display the murkiness of memories and evoke feelings of nostalgia. We soon realised that these images were representational of her own condition, and that the films in which I took were able to capture Janaan's emotions and feelings. For this very reason we have decided as a group that incorporating these films more heavily will help to displayed the audience visually what is going on in genomes might. This is also under the advice of our tutor who has seen the films and she believes they should be incorporated more into the documentary. 

Here are some of the shots from the films in which we are thinking of using and why we think there will be effective. It is also important that the audience is aware of why we are using these representations so we have decided to record Janaan explaining what they mean and what they symbolise.For the purpose of clarity I have inserted the images before they have been blurred and distorted, however we wish to show the blurred versions as this is what links best to general condition.

This is one of the beginning shots in the first art film we did, It is also the last shot. It begins with Janaan submerged underwater And in the end resurfacing. The shop was used to portray the feelings of depression and the overwhelming sensation of drowning in which Janaan feels when she cannot remember things or she is yearning to remember. It is also a strong shot to begin with as it betrays the want for freedom.

This shot uses a mirror and the natural landscape to suggest to her want to feel at one with her surroundings and not feel so she is a reflection of herself rather a whole complete version. The use of mirrors is also used in the shots we have taken for the documentary to this and make for a good transition.

This is another mirror shot however it predominantly focuses on the mirror rather than surroundings. This guy takes up most of the frame and renowned reflection seems to be at odds with herself, the flowers in the mirror display the beauty of Janaan's condition but the mirror itself shows the hardship of losing one's memories.

This shot takes place in the woods and shows her reaching for a camera, and then running away. This shot betrays the escapism aspect of film and how she is able to use it to leave everyday life once in awhile and feel some sort of normality. It also shows her passion and love for film as though it is what keeps you grounded and safe which is the overall message of the documentary.

This shot again was taken in the words and shows her with the camera, it looks different to the other shots as she is one with nature and comfortable with the camera in hand, it links to her ability to remember through film and how the form has become a place where she can feel normal and safe. The lens flare helps to create a dreamlike feel which also ties in the aesthetic of the documentary when we discuss Janaan;s dreams.

This last shot is from the second art film in Janaan shot, although the film is more grounded in remembering childhood it to has moments that highlight freedom and want to remember. We are thinking of finishing the film on the shot to display how she on has suffered and faced much hardship she has survived and become stronger because the condition and her lover film.