giiwe πρό bizhiw / bizhiw πρό giiwe

About This Movie

So, giiwe πρό bizhiw / bizhiw πρό giiwe is really something. It's a documentary that feels almost like a meditation than a standard narrative. The whole thing is shot on super 8, which gives it this grainy, tactile feel, and then there's this wild touch with the drip dyeing using ink and lake water. It’s like the film breathes the essence of Lake Winnipeg. The pacing is slow, almost hypnotic, letting you sink into the visuals. There's this interplay of nature and memory that's intriguing. You can see the care in the craft, the practical effects give it an organic sort of vibe. You don’t find many films that play with such unique techniques nowadays.

Shot on super 8 filmDrip dyed with India ink and lake waterDigitized on VHS format