Fin People
by Veronika Hozjan
Plavutarji, animated, digital DCP, 1,85:1, c, 10 min
SI, HR
Finished
A city is flooding. People flee or adapt to the new reality—by plunging into the water and miraculously growing fins. An old shoemaker struggles to carry on his way of life—fishing from the flooded streets the fin people’s discarded shoes. His wife, who suffers in silence watching her husband’s refusal to change, is slowly being seduced by the “siren song” of the fin people’s carefree attitude. As the waters rise, a decision must be made. Will they follow the others? Is there another way?
The idea behind the film originated by observing our society and its constant search for something new and better on the one hand, and the power of the authorities that prefer an obedient crowd over a critical individual on the other. The main character personifies the individual who simply wants to live life differently from the new norms and stay true to tradition, even if that means struggling against nature. Thus, the fundamental question the film raises revolves around personal integrity. …
At Dagiba, from 2016, we have been conducting creative workshops for children/adults, and the knowledge they acquire then helps the participants in their exploration of the creative spirit. Animated film workshops vary in duration, and are adapted to the age of the participants and the level of knowledge the participants have about animated films. What all workshops have in common is professional quality and encouragement of further artistic creation. We are entering the field of professional a…