Experiencing Interruptions?

KOBALT ELEKTRA (2016)

synopse short
TOPHAT negotiates an exchange of artifacts, imbued with moments of time.
 
synopse long
TOPHAT is presented with several choices that involve artifacts, moments of time and (human) nature while exploring present and futuristic ruins, for the fist and last time. "Perhaps?" TOPHAT wonders.

synopse long (60 words)
TOPHAT is presented with several choices that involve artifacts, moments of time and (human) nature while exploring present and futuristic ruins, for the first and last time. Glimpses of technology amplified, within what may have been an accelerated world, offer an opportunity of sojourn with an acceptance of insecurity. Filmed in derelict urban environments in contrast with nature, "KØBALT ELEKTRA" thematically explores the concept of the humanistic singularity; that which begins with an ending. "Perhaps?" TOPHAT wonders.

Inspired by Vernor Vinge, Friedrich Nietzsche and patterns of (human) nature "KØBALT ELEKTRA" thematically explores the concept of the humanistic singularity; that which begins with an ending.

  • Julian Zyphichore
    Director
    PRVNÍ A POSLEDNÍ, CHERUBIM DISPLACED, CHERUBIM DISPLACED, VOKŽIŽKOV, KDE+JSME?
  • Julian Zyphichore
    Writer
    PRVNÍ A POSLEDNÍ, CHERUBIM DISPLACED, CHERUBIM DISPLACED, VOKŽIŽKOV, KDE+JSME?
  • Leigh Anthony Dehaney
    Producer
    PRVNÍ A POSLEDNÍ, KDE+JSME?PRVNÍ A POSLEDNÍ, CHERUBIM DISPLACED, CHERUBIM DISPLACED, VOKŽIŽKOV, KDE+JSME?
  • HONZA FRANCIS
    Key Cast
  • TAMARA ĆURČIĆ
    Key Cast
  • KRISNA RAYNOR
    Inspiration
  • KYLE ACK
    Inspiration
  • RADEK STREZ LUKŠAN
    Inspiration
  • JEFF HÄNNI
    Costume
    Five Bullets Five Names, Heartman, The Secret Life of Algernon
  • HERMANNA
    Location Assistance
  • JAN KUBALA
    Location Assistance
  • FREDRIK KLINGWALL
    Music
    Anima Morte, Loch Vostok, Rising Shadows, Flagellation, In Grey, Machinery
  • PAOLO VENTURINO
    Music
  • JULANE DEHANEY
    Music
  • ROMI KUTCHEV
    Music
  • COREY DOLEN
    Music
  • LEIGH ANTHONY DEHANEY
    Photography and Design
    PRVNÍ A POSLEDNÍ, BEETHOVEN (PAUL MCCARTNEY & HEWLETT-PACKARD), KDE+JSME?, ROBOT LOVE, THE CURSE OF THE PIANO, BLOODY CHOCOLATES
  • HONZA FRANCIS
    Transportation
  • HONZA FRANCIS
    Stand-Ins
  • ONDREJ CIRIAK
    Stand-Ins
  • TAMARA ĆURČIĆ
    Stand-Ins
  • MEHRDAD HEIDARY
    Translation
  • JULIAN ZYPHICHORE
    Cinematography and Editing
    PRVNÍ A POSLEDNÍ, CHERUBIM DISPLACED, CHERUBIM DISPLACED, VOKŽIŽKOV, KDE+JSME?
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Philosophical, Conceptual, Speculative Fiction
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 26, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    2,070 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Czech Republic
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada, Czech Republic, Lithuania
  • Language:
    Czech, English, Persian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Julian Zyphichore

Originally from Canada, Leigh Anthony DEHANEY is an experimental visual storyteller whose background is a mixture of fine arts and technology. Before studying photography, printmaking and Media Digital Arts at the Alberta College of Art & Design he received his B.Sc. Degree in Computing Sciences from the University of Calgary, Canada. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions and film screenings in North America, Europe and the Middle East. DEHANEY has also acted as juror as part of the selection committee for the Calgary International Film Festival (2006). His visual work consists of film or digital content often translated to fiber based materials and digital media. Most recently DEHANEY has lived and worked in Germany. He now resides the Czech Republic where he works with technology, mentoring and experimental speculative fiction.

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Director Statement

I find that I am often inspired by experimental work and grey moments in time, more specifically, having a deep attraction to moments that conceptually and thematically revolve around the notion of “When are we?”. Projects often develop from observation, cultural immersion and occasionally research which frequently incorporate elements of exploration, artifact, (human) nature and time. One subject that I find compelling is social dynamics; amplified by the side effects of technology. My personal practice/gallery work often depicts conceptual portraiture within an accelerated world, much of which I believe has been largely influenced by unmarked visits to industrial Cuba, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.