Rondo is an experimental short film shot on 8mm film that contains no dialogue and is based on a circular structure. The film visualizes a state of mind of a person in between events, experiencing change. The film shows illusionary transitions but reveals its tricks in the end. The actions of the performers reveal very little of their personality, and the plot is rather a reference to a 3-part structure of beginning – middle – end than an a narrative one. The music of the film plays an important role, approaching the content of the film hand in hand with the cinematography.
Credit list
- Directing & Script: Marja Viitahuhta (formerly Marja Mikkonen)
- Cinematography: Sini Liimatainen
- Actors: Jaana Pirskanen and Hermanni Yli-Tepsa
- Edit: Hannele Majaniemi
- Sound design: Sakari Luhtala
- Scenography: Tuomo Truhponen
- Music: Taneli Viitahuhta (formerly Taneli Tuominen), Hermanni Yli-Tepsa and Robin Ellis
- Production: Marja Viitahuhta / Finnish Academy of Fine Arts
- Production fund: AVEK
- Distribution support: Finnish Film Foundation SES
Rondo was first screened as a video installation as part of the annual spring show of the Finnish Academy of Fine Art in 2006.
International premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007.
Watch
You can watch Rondo below via Vimeo.
Rondo is distributed by AV-arkki.
