The Human Body
The Human Body is a silent short film that explores humanity's instinctive journey from
innocence to complexity, set on a minimalist theatre stage.
Six bodies awaken, twitching and jerking to life in awkward, fragmented motions, each one
gradually learning how to interact with their environment and with each other.
As the bodies discover basic tasks and form relationships, they mimic everything from
cooking and cleaning to creating art and forming bonds. But as their tasks grow more
complex, their interactions shift from innocent exploration to emotional entanglements.
Through humour, tenderness, and moments of clumsy conflict, The Human Body reveals the
fragile and cyclical nature of human life. In the end, some bodies rise as ghosts, while others
lie still, symbolising both the fleeting beauty and inherent fragility of existence.
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Katya ChapiroDirector
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Katya ChapiroWriter
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Naemi VictoriaKey Cast"Body 1"
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Mara Di RaimondoKey Cast"Body 2"
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Harieharran ShivanKey Cast"Body 8 & Ghost"
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Marcello FidelisDirector of Photography
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:experimental
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Runtime:5 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:November 7, 2024
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Production Budget:0 EUR
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Country of Origin:Ireland
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Country of Filming:Ireland
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Kino D Initial Screening & Film Fundraiser EventDublin
Ireland
January 19, 2025
Official Selection -
Fanvid DublinDublin
Ireland
December 20, 2024
Katya Chapiro has a very international background. She's lived in 5 countries, worked in many different sectors, and speaks four languages on a native level. She is a passionate visual artist and performer, as well as a published writer and translator. She wants to bring the hidden, subtle, and surreal to life onscreen.