BLACK MOUNTAIN

by Marianna CHRISTOFIDES
2016 / HD / color / sound / 1S / 11' 55

In “Black Mountain” Christofides accompanies a fisherman on the Adriatic coast during his work. He is one of the last in the region employing an outmoded, archaic-seeming method of fishing that is characterized by hard labour and little to no return. He repeatedly has to start anew, the wait of his nets doesn't tell him about his catch – constantly flling up with seaweed they tear apart – the poles holding them break under the weight. His catch is so sparse that he throws the few fish back into the sea. And yet he does not give up, we are confronted with the power of the will and persistence, with another perception of time.


post production: ATELIER 105

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distribution format Digital file on server (FHD)
screen 16/9 (single screen)
speed 25 fps
sound sound
rental fee 52,00 €

distribution format DCP on server (SMPTE 2K)
screen 16/9 (single screen)
speed 25 fps
sound sound
rental fee 52,00 €