After the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and the initial fear of the development of symptoms, Ivan Faktor decided to visualize his own disease by recording himself, his wife, the yard, the street, the studio, and above all the light attractions in the apartment and studio with a cell phone camera. After 50 years of filmmaking, his passion for creating art and living persists. Faktor records everyday life, but disrupts the daily structure by intervening in reality using light attractions or optical obstacles like his own trembling fingers. Through interventions in documentary situations, he creates a completely surprising inner world of an artist imprisoned in space.
Croatia 2023, '22
DIRECTOR: Ivan Faktor
SCENARIO: Ivan Faktor
CAMERA: Ivan Faktor
MONTAGE: Damir Čučić
PRODUCERS: Jelena Duh
PRODUCTION: Sve gore i gore
FESTIVALS & AWARDS:
IFF Rotterdam (2024)
Ivan Faktor
Ivan Faktor (1953 - 2023) worked in the field of experimental film, photography, video and video installations. Since 1975 he has been making films and later video works. In 1995 he participated at the 46th Venice Biennale (A Casa / At Home 2) and in 2002 he represented Croatia at the 25th Sao Paulo Biennale. He has won numerous awards, including Grand Prix at 11th Days of Croatian Film in 2002, Annual Vladimir Nazor Award for Film in 2002, and 39th Zagreb Salon Grand Prix in 2005. He was the founder and manager of Kazamat Gallery in Osijek and Performance Art Festival.