written & directed by Helena Aleksandrova
6'26'', 2024, Super 8mm
WHISPERS OF ODD
Part of anthology 'Trilogy of The Stage'
with 'Sweet Memories' & 'Audition at Mystero'
This surreal short draws inspiration from clowns, acrobats and Kenneth Anger. The poetic visuals invite on a journey of boredom and curiosity by showing virtuosity of acrobats, expressions of pierrots and many other eccentric elements of entertainment and physical comedy. By the end, you might just check your nose – have you turned into a clown too?
The film was made in collaboration with Riga Circus and Riga Circus School.
Directed & Edited by:: Helena Aleksandrova
Camera : Mariangela Pluchino
Music: Ari-Pekka Leinonen
Art Director, Costume Designer, Colorgrade: Helena Aleksandrova
Production Assistant: Jelica Jerinic
Producers: Helena Aleksandrova, Film Tonight!
Starring: Miona Tuomitie as Clown To Be, Film Tonight!: Helena Aleksandrova, Mariangela Pluchino, Jelica Jerinic, Roxana Sadvokassova - as Whisperers
Performers from Riga Circus School:
Acrobats: Aleksandrs Priga, Antonija Cimža, Marta Gabriela Kaire, Mia Kovaca, Māra Sproģe, Betija Krole
Air Acrobat: Zane Purvišķe
Jugglers: Nele Karlsberga, Elīna Konrade, Līva Briska
Performers from Riga Circus:
Mariano Gedwillo / CRONOPIO - the clown
Dmitrijs Pudovs - juggling
Nikolaijs Merzļjakovs - chinese pole acrobat
Locations & Casting in Riga: VSIA "Rīgas cirks" with coordination by Renāte Saulīte and technical support by Luīza Frančenko
Shot on Kodak film
Processing: Elokuvakonepaja / Mutascan
In collaboration with Baltic Analog Lab
Made with the support of Nordic Culture Point & AVEK
2024
Screened at:
ON FILM, group exhibition by Film Tonight!, Asbestos Art Space,
Helsinki, Finland, June 2024
Re Riga Festival at Riga Circus
Riga, Latvia, August 2024