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Atelier 105, en résidence / November 14, 2024

EXISTENCE II & III BY LEENA LEHTI

EXISTENCE is an experimental short film trilogy dedicated to insects and life. The film's title refers to the alarming decline in insect populations. Insects sustain life and it’s time we give them the respect they deserve.

EXISTENCE II focuses on bees, proposing a gaze filled with curiosity and compassion. EXISTENCE III shows an example of how endangered species can live within urban settings and how their habitats can be integrated successfully into human infrastructure. Since increasingly large areas have been built up and covered by asphalt due to urbanization, in the future every possible square meter should be utilized for the preservation of natural diversity.

Leena Lehti is a filmmaker and artist who works in Tampere, Finland. She has graduated as a Bachelor of Media and Master of Arts. Her work charts the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. She loves the tactile feeling of film and the flow of making hand-made effects. Lehti's films are shown in screenings, art exhibitions and film festivals.

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