![]() “A surreal and fantastic aesthetic that matches my initial artistic intention” Created using Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects, Dvir’s off-kilter aesthetic not only heightens the bizarre comedic tone of her film, but also means she has created a short with visuals as attention-grabbing as her unusual narrative. In using multiple pieces of software to make her film Dvir created a “distinctive look that I love!”ĭespite exploring some ambitious themes, Mercury’s Retrograde is equally as noteworthy for its distinct style. ![]() Travelling through Escheresque landscapes and encountering a collection of odd characters, including a fish-headed soldier and a giant baby, will our young protagonist’s quest for her future predicting keepsake lead her to a little spiritual enlightenment? “ Mercury’s Retrograde is an inner dialogue about seeking answers”Ī recent winner of the ‘Student Award’ at the 2020 Encounters Film Festival, Mercury’s Retrograde follows a young millennial and how her overreliance on her magic 8-ball leads her to delve into her unconsciousness. The following six-minutes certainly live up to the strange start, as Dvir takes her audience on a trippy journey through the unconscious mind, hoping to spark a little self-reflection from all who enter. ![]() ![]() Opening with a quote from Carl Jung, quickly followed by a shot of a screaming man (reminiscent of Munch’s infamous painting) on an oddly coloured street, the initial 15-seconds of Zohar Dvir’s Royal College of Art grad film Mercury’s Retrograde instantly sets the scene on the surreal experience set to follow. ![]()
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