Mexico City-based, Colombian/Israeli visual artist Orly Anan has completed production on EIN SOF, the artist’s first short art film, which will be presented on the film festival circuit and in art installations worldwide beginning late summer.
Anan has unveiled a preview of EIN SOF, described as “a talent show from a parallel galaxy,” with the premiere of the film trailer and poster series.
Official Trailer:
EIN SOF holds the meaning of being ‘infinite’, or literally ‘without end’, and in Kabbalah is understood as God prior to any self-manifestation in the production of any spiritual realm. Starting from the Cabalistic concept, the film project is a vision of the infinite and unlimited possibilities that exist within our being to imagine altered universes and infinite characters loaded with cosmic messages.
“My investigation attempts to open up our understanding of an altered reality by mixing ancient cultures with imaginary ones,” comments Anan. “Each character brings a message. Each character has a ‘superpower.’ Each character has an exuberant talent. Therefore, EIN SOF is a channel through which unlimited possibilities are streamed.”
The idea behind EIN SOF, the infinite circus, is to recreate a classic talent show that is set in a parallel galaxy where the living beings already inhabit have migrated to a more evolved state. However, these beings from planet EIN SOF have gathered to perform and to present all their wonderful attributes. This will be only the beginning of infinites to come. Moreover, all the characters have Cabalistic letters and messages imprinted on their faces reflecting different emotions and superpowers through the constellation of letters.
Anan’s dual upbringing in Colombia and Israel instilled a deep curiosity for the inherent mysticism of everyday Asian and Latin American traditions. Now a visual artist and creative director with a studio in the heart of Mexico City, the maker of parallel universes plumbs the intersection of ritual and popular culture to dream up lush scenographies that buzz with romance, the spirituality of objects, and an interwoven consciousness. Her vision is a world unto itself.
“I love the idea that you can travel in the infinite cosmos if you are submerged in a manipulated space. I am a romantic dreamer, so I guess that to alter reality is a need for me,” adds Anan.
The film’s soundtrack is by Colombian/Canadian music artist Lido Pimienta. Dreambear’s Evan Brown is executive producer and Dreambear is the production company.
We had the chance to interview this rising star of the visual art world.
What inspired you to create EIN SOF?
What inspired me the most to create this art film was really based on a childhood fantasy in where I dreamed of creating my own fantastic surrealist circus. Together with Dreambear and an amazing group of artists from different disciplines, I finally manifested the project.
What is your vision or plan with this short?
My vision for the short film is basically to plant a seed in the performance art world. I would like to bring the film to life in a more theatrical and immersive experience.
How did your artistic background influence your work on EIN SOF?
I believe my exploration over the past five years has mainly been on the creation of words and characters. So, with this specific project, it’s the absolute manifestation of a combination of movement, costumes, set design and sound design.
Can you tell us more about your choice of music?
The choice of music was extremely important. I collaborated with Lido Pimienta, who is an extremely talented artist and also a very close friend of mine. She knows how to read my accents and this was perfectly translated into the film’s soundtrack.
This is your first short film. How was the experience working in the film medium?
It was very challenging and scary at the beginning, but it was so satisfying to be on set, making final decisions and directing everything. It was definitely one of the most satisfying moments in my career so far.
Do you have any plans to make other films?
Absolutely yes!
What are some other projects you have on the horizon?
I want to keep honing my craft, expressed in the customs and the masks, and create a theater piece.
About The Author
