This week we looked at Priit Parn, an Estonian Animator who first worked as a plan ecologist. His work is described as very political and characterised as black/dark humor, which opposes the mainstream Disney animation.
We looked at some of his work:
1895 (made in 1995)
1895 (made in 1995)
“When you're from a small country,
everyone always stereotypes everything about you. I wanted to turn it around
and stereotype all the big countries, like France, Sweden and Germany” - Priit Parn
This film examines the effect of technology especially computers and the internet on society and the power of the 'celebrity'.
Night of the Carrots (1998)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xk1aa0_priit-parn-porgandite-oo_shortfilms
This is another animation that explores the relationship between technology and it's affect on life. It also portrays themes of impending doom which at the time was the 'Millennium Bug'. The 'Millennium Bug' was a panic that computers would malfunction and potentially endanger electronic equipment worldwide.
Karl and Marilyn (2003)
This animation looks at celebrities and their relationship to western cultures. Karl is tired of fame and Marilyn is searching for fame.
Frank and Wendy (2004)
http://vk.com/video-24042394_159271822
These episodes are about secret agents restoring the truth and justice around strange parts in Estonia. This reflected the absurdity of Estonia at the time.
Breakfast on the Grass (1988)
This animation was created around the time that animation had gained freedom to create what they wanted.
The painting Dejeuner sur I'herbe (1863) by Edouard Manet is said to have inspired Priit's work. Many people have argued that there are many similarities between the painting and his work.
Hotel E (1991)
http://www.totalshortfilms.com/ver/pelicula/138
Our task was to watch this animation and then answer the following questions:
- What is the film about?
- How does the style/treatment contribute to the narrative?
This task will be on a separate post.
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