Film Lens
Losing the Light presents the life of an artist who is a long-term survivor of AIDS and has lost his vision due to CMV retinitis. The film serves as an experimental self-portrait, illustrating the physical and emotional toll of living with blindness and the effects of decades of antiretroviral medication. The artist's body is depicted as dissolving and fragmented, reflecting the harsh realities of his condition.
The 8-minute video combines personal narrative with experimental cinema techniques to convey the artist's experience. It addresses the broader context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic while focusing on the specific challenges faced by those living with visual impairment. The film invites viewers to engage with the complexities of identity and health in the face of adversity.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of long-term HIV infection on an artist's life.
- •Meet a blind artist navigating the challenges of vision loss.
- •Find out how experimental cinema can convey personal stories.
Did You Know
•The film is 8 minutes long and was released in 2023.
•The artist has lost his vision due to CMV retinitis.
•The film represents the cumulative effects of decades of antiretroviral medication.
Perfect For
AIDS awarenessExperimental cinema fansBlindness and disability studies