This is a story of freedom. Or an attack on traditional values without a story. Ambiguity lends L’Avventura to many interpretations. Filled with aimless rich people. Rich in money. But also rich in existentialist character and conflicting needs. For me this is about the devaluation or commoditization of human relationships. I have focused on a number of key moments in the film, trying to deconstruct Antonioni’s use of sound, photography, performance, and mise en scène in manipulating the audience into feeling that vacuum.
Arroz do Ceu
Arroz do Ceu – Por José Rodrigues Miguéis. O situação inical. Um homem varre o chao no metro. Sabemos nem, de onde ele vem. Talvez de Estónia, talvez da Lituania. Mas é um emigrante, sem classificação – “raça indistinta”. Um homem que quase não existe, descrição da vida da terceira classe. Gente pobre. Rato do metro.
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Lisbon at Six in the Morning
Kairit had this art project she was doing so we ended up getting up at 6 in the morning to go for a walk and some resting on the streets.
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Moments From Bairro Alto and Around
Here’s and overview of some of the music in Bairro Alto and around in June 2009. Obviously I didn’t have a camera or were to busy to capture the best moments but you should get at least an idea.
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Madeira
I’d be glad to talk to anyone with kick-ass post-processing skills to fix the edges on my panoramas.
Madeira
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A Day in the Life of Antonio
I followed this writer around Lisbon for a couple of days observing what he did and who he talked to. If you understand Portuguese he has some insights on the difficulties of being a writer.
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Los Danzares Poster
Schoolwork.
Reused some old pictures for this fictional poster
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What is the Function of the Chorus in Greek Drama?
Although the historical origins of Greek drama are unclear it may be said it had relevance to religion, art and to the love of expression and perceptive storytelling in general. The origins of the chorus in particular may have stemmed out of ancient rites and rituals with elements of song and dance, and most importantly – the gathering of people.
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Problem and Solution: Global Warming
Earth’s temperature is controlled by the balance of the incoming solar energy from the Sun and the terrestrial energy radiated back into space. This balance is controlled by the composition of the planet’s surface and more importantly, the composition of the atmosphere. Scientific study has demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt that human influence is changing both the composition of the planet’s surface and the atmosphere, and in effect is warming the climate on Earth.
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CNT2 Rocinha Favela, Rio de Janeiro