E

About This Movie

E (2018) is a fascinating exploration of animation that merges the tactile with the digital in an eerie, surreal way. The film's atmosphere is haunting, crafted from roughly 770 laser-printed stills from Schilling’s Nachtschatten, creating a unique visual language. Characters engaging in this consumption of their own likenesses plays into themes of identity and replication, which feels quite unsettling. The pacing is deliberately low, allowing the viewer to absorb the intricacies of the hand-crafted visuals. It’s this kind of experimental approach that makes E distinctive, drawing you into its unearthly realm. The music complements the animation beautifully, enhancing the overall vibe. A real curiosity for those who appreciate the blend of art and technology in cinema.

Experimental animation styleThemes of identity and replicationTactile vs digital visual narrative