In the Forest There Is a Path of Martin Heidegger
Jaana Kokko
The artist worked in a residence near Freiburg, Germany, where the German philosopher Martin Heidegger once lived. In the video, The artist addresses her questions and thoughts to Professor Heidegger. He acts as a narrative link, a person that moves the video's plot forward. The piece conveys a hope for better and more equal encounters between people.
Production Year
2008
Duration
00:12:13
Type
Genre
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Original Title
Im Wald liegt ein Martin-Heidegger-Weg
Finnish Title
Metsässä on Martin Heideggerin tie
English Title
In the Forest There Is a Path of Martin Heidegger
Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
Yes
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Sound
Yes
Cast
Jaana Kokko (Author), Jaana Kokko (Director), Jaana Kokko (Script), Jaana Kokko (Sound), Samy Kramer (Sound Mixer)
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Jaana Kokko is an artist living currently in Espoo, Finland. Kokko graduated as a Master of Arts in 2002 and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Aalto University School of Art, Design and Architecture. She is interested not only in the exploration of the expressive and historical aspects of art, but also in the understanding of the political act of making and displaying it publicly. Her works have been seen extensively in international festivals and screenings, as well as in solo and group exhibitions including Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova in Turku, Finland (2014), OKK in Berlin; Pori Art Museum, Finland (2013), Moderna Museet in Stockholm (2012), The National Art Center in Tokyo (2012) and Optica – Center for Contemporary Art in Montréal (2010).
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