Before Meaning Comes
Jakob Vasak and Thelonious Hamel's experimental film, "Before Meaning Comes," is a daring exploration of improvisation in filmmaking. The film's plot was developed through a rhizomatic process, and its improvised character posed unique challenges in its creation.
Departments
- Audio
Degree
master
Rather than using a traditional script, the actors are encouraged to bring their own ideas and creativity to the set, resulting in an improvisational experience similar to ambient, jazz and noise music. The film's non-linear narrative structure invites the audience to become active participants in the story, allowing them to make their own decisions and influence the plot's outcome. "Before Meaning Comes" deals with various states of uncertainty and fear prevalent in society today. The film's creators purposely chose a free-form approach to storytelling to give these emotions space to breathe and to amplify the audience's emotional response. This experimental film pulls the viewers into the present moment, allowing viewers the freedom to see, hear and feel what they wish. "Before Meaning Comes" is a thought-provoking and immersive journey that will challenge audiences to question their assumptions and explore new perspectives.
Starring:
Claudia Kainberger
Elena Rebeccato
Marlene Markt
Renaldo Rohrmoser
Svetozar Dukic
Team
- Concept,
- Director,
- Camera,
- Music,
- Production
- Jakob Vasak
- Concept,
- Director,
- Camera,
- Music,
- Cut
- Thelonious Hamel
