A seemingly idyllic lovers’ encounter reveals itself to be the start of a surreal odyssey for a genderless figure. The figure’s erratic journey through timeless, borderless universes leads them into deep abysses of control and manipulation.
“Imagine a human stripped down to merely the corporeal. It has limbs and a torso, but no face, as other body parts appear only when they are interacted with. But this is no horror of faceless monstrosities. Netzhammer’s human characters grieve, ponder, and love just as profoundly as those who are fully fleshed out physically. Journey of Shadows is surprisingly tender and sometimes even sexual, conveyed effectively through careful movements without the need for facial expressions or vocalizations.” (Olivia Popp, Cineuropa)
Journey of Shadows is part of the Feature Film Competition at the 2024 Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF). This screening is presented in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland.
