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Flogisto is this fascinating piece of work that really dives into the destructive dance between film and fire. It's not your traditional documentary, more of an experimental exploration, if you will. The way they captured the burning of 170 metres of 35mm film is hauntingly beautiful. It’s almost meditative in its pacing, each frame a testament to what was lost in flames. The practical effects here are striking, and it feels like a love letter to the medium itself, while simultaneously critiquing the obsession we have with physical media. Really makes you think about the fragility of art and how easily it can be consumed. The relationship between the lighter and the film is, honestly, a bit toxic but also oddly poetic. Quite distinct from anything else out there, you know?
Unique exploration of film's fragility.Experimental style with haunting visuals.Thought-provoking themes on loss and obsession.
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