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Ah Humanity! reflects on humanity's fragility during the Anthropocene, using the Fukushima disaster on March 11, 2011, as a focal point. The film presents an apocalyptic vision of modernity, emphasizing humanity's tendency for historical forgetfulness and unrealistic future aspirations.
The film is shot using a telephone through a handheld telescope, creating a unique visual perspective that oscillates between proximity and distance from its subjects. The audio composition integrates elements from Japanese genbaku film soundtracks, recordings from scientific seismic laboratories, and ambient location sounds, enhancing the film's thematic concerns.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of the Fukushima disaster on modern society.
- •Find out how sound design enhances the film's themes.
- •Meet the woman director behind this short film.
Did You Know
•The film was released in 2015 and has a duration of 23 minutes.
•The Fukushima disaster occurred on March 11, 2011.
•The film uses a handheld telescope for its unique visual approach.
Perfect For
Environmental issuesJapanese cinemaAnthropocene studies