What's up
Risto-Pekka Blom
The video work combines distressed and contented sounds of a baby with images of adult men and women acting out the sounds and the feelings that they convey. The work deals in a humorous way with our innate need to feel accepted, loved and happy.
Production Year
2010
Duration
00:03:20
Type
Tags
babies,
being happy,
children (age groups),
emotions,
experimental films,
grief,
humour,
joy,
performance (art forms)
Original Title
Mitä kuuluu
Finnish Title
Mitä kuuluu
English Title
What's up
Production Countries
Finland
Dialogue
No
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Sound
Yes
Cast
Risto-Pekka Blom (Author), Risto-Pekka Blom (Director)
Press Photos
Risto-Pekka Blom
Born: 1970
Risto-Pekka Blom (born 1970) is a filmmaker who navigates the intersection of media and film art, known primarily for his distinctive short films. Over the course of his career, he has created over a dozen short films that have received recognition at prestigious events such as the Tampere Film Festival, Norwegian Short Film Festival, and Cork International Film Festival. Blom’s work is characterized by his experimental approach to form and narrative, as he strives to explore and strengthen his unique voice. Common themes woven throughout his works encompass the human experience and the sense of alienation, social justice, and the external expectations placed upon individuals regarding how life should be lived. Most of his works also incorporate humor, emerging from a profound seriousness.
12 works