Solace

Solace (2017) is an experimental short film about the necessity of grief — an ode to sadness. The film comprises a series of people crying in front of the camera. No explanation for their sorrow is given. Each person was left alone in the studio with the camera; none are professional performers.

Experimental short documentary film. (13min 22s)

 With this film I wanted to explore the importance of accepting sorrow as part of life, while also offering the viewer a chance to feel compassion,  and to experience the purifying release of crying. I hope the viewer can join those on screen in a shared moment, and find in it something cathartic and maybe even a chance to shed whatever sorrow they may be carrying.

Galleria 3H+K. 2023. (FI)
Gallery Pimento. 2022. (FI)

Forum Box. 2019. (FI)

Photographic Centre Nykyaika. 2019. (FI)
Leiden Short Film Experience. 2018. (NL)

20minmax International Film Festival. 2018. (GER) Winner of Bester Monochromer Kurzfilm. 

Currents New Media Festival. 2018. (USA)
Helsinki International Film Festival. 2017. (FI)