Title: A Breath Away from Hell
Form: Experimental Film
Technique: Under Camera Animation, Stop Motion
Material: Charcoal drawing, digital photography, digital editing
As the rhythm of the body comes into flow with the rhythm of nature, a brief sense of freedom emerges. But this moment does not last. Anxiety, rooted in traumatic experiences of the past and present, pulls the body into an unknown world. Detached from reality and trapped within the noise of a chattering mind, the body can no longer clearly perceive the world around it. The peaceful landscape gradually transforms into an intimidating environment.
Drawn from my personal experiences, the film explores the complex and multilayered nature of freedom, shaped by both the external world and internal states. Here, freedom is not only individual but also collective and relational, connected to other humans, non-human beings, and the environment.
Zahra Salarnia 