echo

A reframing of the classic tale of Narcissus, the director draws on snippets of conversation with a trusted friend to muse on gender and identity. Just as shimmers are difficult to grasp as knowable entities, so does the concept of a gendered self feel unknowable except through reflection. Is it Narcissus that Echo truly longs for, or simply the Knowing he possesses when gazing upon himself?

  • Serena Aguirre
    Director
  • Serena Aguirre
    Writer
  • Emilio
    Writer
  • Serena Aguirre
    Producer
  • Serena Aguirre
    Key Cast
  • Shrish Vijaya Sudharsan
    Photography
  • Jessica Tooth
    Photography
    Murder at Curtain Call
  • Mahiro Tanaka
    Subtitles
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Experimental, Horror, Queer, video poetry, media poetry
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 9, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    75 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital (iPhone XR)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - King's College London
  • KCL Strand Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 9, 2022
    Student Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Serena Aguirre

Chronically curious and cursedly passionate, Serena Aguirre is a multidisciplinary writer and artist. They are driven by questions of identity and moral philosophy, particularly around neurodivergence, personhood, and disability. Currently, Serena is completing an MA in Film at King's College London.

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