Sites Unseen

About This Movie

Sites Unseen is a fascinating blend of personal and historical imagery, presented through a triptych of projection. The juxtaposition of the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw and a photograph of a relative lost to Treblinka creates a haunting dialogue about memory and loss. The everyday scene of a grandmother munching cornflakes offers a stark contrast, grounding the film in the mundane yet intimate. Pacing is almost meditative, inviting viewers to sit with the content rather than rush through it. The practical effects of 16mm add a layer of texture, giving it a tactile quality often missing in digital works. Overall, it’s a piece that lingers, evoking a sense of nostalgia and reflection on the intersections of personal and collective histories.

Unique 3 channel projection format.Explores themes of memory, loss, and identity.Contrasts between personal and historical imagery.