Film Lens
Ring is an experimental 16mm short film that consists of 20 shots, each lasting 30 seconds, capturing landscapes and situations along the 35.7 km of the Berlin S-Bahn Ring. The film presents a hypnotic flow of fixed shots that alters the viewer's experience of the journey through a focus on rhythm, textures, and composition. The central themes of the film are time and the present, serving as symbols of the experience itself.
The film's structure emphasizes observation and the act of watching, inviting viewers to engage with the visual elements rather than a narrative. By concentrating on the Berlin S-Bahn Ring, the film connects the viewer to the urban landscape of Berlin, while the fixed shots encourage a meditative state, allowing for a unique interpretation of time and space.
Why Watch
- •See the unique landscapes of Berlin's S-Bahn Ring.
- •Find out how time is represented through visual composition.
- •Meet the hypnotic rhythm of fixed shots in a short film.
Did You Know
•The film features 20 shots, each lasting 30 seconds.
•Ring covers a distance of 35.7 km along the Berlin S-Bahn Ring.
•The total duration of the film is 12 minutes.
Perfect For
Experimental film enthusiastsBerlin urban studiesShort film lovers