Interview with Ekaterina Chatski
Welcome Ms Chatski we are very excited to have you today with us to discuss about your work.
First off, Who is Ekaterina Chatski and how did the passion for filmmaking begun ?
Ekaterina Chatski is a musician, pianist, musicologist, educator, and music communicator. My journey begins in the past, in my subconscious, where it starts to bloom at the right moment. In my case, the inspirations come from the cinematic works of Jan Swankmajer and the brothers Quay.
Can you tell us about your previous work along with your impressive educational pathway on the subject ?
My previous work was strengthened during the COVID times. I lost personal connection with my students and radio listeners. The solution I found was through audiovisuals. Almost all of them combine various arts: music (which is my profession), literature (which is my daily bread), and cinema (which is my passion).
CONVERSATION ABOUT: ETERNITY
Talk to us about your film? How was it created and what inspired it?
There are two major inspirations: Johann Sebastian Bach's prelude, whIch has accompanied me throughout my life as a musician, and Jorge Luis Borges´text:
“History of Eternity”. I was able to express these inspirations through a story about a leaf from a tree from my garden (ones on my favorites): AVOCADO.
Talk to us about the hidden symbolism in your work.
The word "hoja" (leaf) is the metaphor that finds its eternity between a tree and a "hoja" (sheet) of musical notation that comes to life through an interpreter: the pianist.
What would you describe as your directing identity style ? What can you tell us about the unique palette used at the cinematography department ?
My style combines several elements: one of them is classical music, which you can read, understand its meaning, and interpret the scores. Cinema helps me communicate this musical message through images developed over time. Additionally, I enjoy using poly-stylistic techniques, including stop-motion, to create a fusion of various artistic expressions: music, literature and cinema.
What is the purpose of your work ?
The purpose of my work is to communicate a hidden message within a musical score.
What is the target audience of your project ?
The audience for my project is very similar to my audience for radio programs at Radio Universidad de Costa Rica: it consists of people who are open to aesthetic beauty, poetry, and art.
What is the message the audience should convey leaving the screening of your film ?
To enjoy the fragility of a moment, just like in the poetry of William Blake (1757-1827):
To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.
Any future projects incoming ? Along with personal aspirations.
At this moment, I am working on a short film titled "24," portraying the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. It will be a 5-minute animation using the Stopmotion technique. It is dedicated to my people.
I thank the AIMAFF team for their kindness and for conducting this interview.
I hope to participate in future competitions.
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