During the 16th to 18th of December, three films from AV-arkki’s distribution participated the 15th International Video Festival VIDEOMEDEJA official competition. These films were Circle by Minna Parkkinen, A Finnish Fable 2011 by Niina Suominen and What’s up by Risto-Pekka Blom. A Finnish Fable 2011 was awarded with the Festival’s Sphinx award, which is given for the best film/video of the festival.
Jury’s statement of the film:
“This work explores the idea of excess free time or certain disorientation within the frame of late capitalist society. In addition, the author deconstructs stereotypes of “perfect” life in the Scandinavian countries: in a world where everything is precisely regulated human being has become a puppet. Also, it is worthwhile to consider the permeating witty music and animation in the final procedures that result in entertaining film which boldly explores the idea of free time.”
AV-arkki member artists have been successful before, when participating the festival in the previous editions. Masa by Anssi Kasitonni received a honorary mention at the festival in 2010.
Congratulations Niina!