DER ATEM

Synopsis
Der Atem is a story based on the novel fragments of the same name by Thomas Bernhard. It combines literary stories with my personal experiences. In the film we see the situation after the operation. A young person coming into the room where patients wait for their death. Film describes that person's experiences in this short time, external observations and inner stimuli. The climax occurs when a second doll is introduced. We learn more about the rules of this reality.
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Credits
Film title: DER ATEM (2023)
Duration time: 8:35
Animation technique: stop motion
Directing: Florentyna Cieślak
Music: Florentyna Cieślak
Sound: Florentyna Cieślak

Producer:
Animation Film Studio in Kraków, Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts
E-mail: animationstudio@asp.krakow.pl
Website: www.film.asp.krakow.pl

Biography
Born on October 19, 2000 in Krakow, Poland. Since childhood, she has been involved in theatre, ballet, folk dance, and in later years also with scenography. She attended the I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bartłomiej Nowodworski in Krakow. She studied humanities. Currently a IV year student of Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. The selected specializations are animation, painting, graphic arts.

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DER ATEM - Florentyna Cieślak