Niina Suominen: In Memoriam
Completion year: 2013
Technique: Experimental animation
Size: 6´27
Keywords: animation, moments, decay, experimental films, memories (mental objects), time, aika, time-lapse, kokeelliset elokuvat, lahoaminen, muistot, katoavuus, hetket
In Memoriam is a stop-motion animation about the human ephemerality. Images of the desolate building combined with the soundscape of an auction form a meditation on what will be left behind when we have left the stage. Abandoned buildings and their spirits are in the main role.
I drove hundreds of kilometers looking for suitable locations. The work was shot in the middle of forests in abandoned houses and their surroundings.
The voice audio was edited from a field recording of an auction of a hinterland farm estate.
Niina Suominen: script, design, camera, editing, direction, production, post production.Risto Ylihärsilä: music.
Svante Colérus: sound design.
Mikko Haapala: tape recording and edit.
Lauri Järvenpää: post production.
Production supported by: Arts Council of Finland, Heidi Tikka / AVEK - The Promotion Centre for Audiovisual Culture, Arts Council of Varsinais-Suomi, Turun anikistit ry.