The future was in their eyes

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". A homage to Paulo Rocha and Kenji Mizoguchi, filming the director's two tombs, one in Tokyo and the other in Quioto.

A short film made for “Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded”. A detonation expert dives into a lake.

A short film made for “Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded”. Masses moving across the sweltering concrete, to the glass towers and into the subway mouths, eyes glued to the little screens, inhaling the images from halfway around the globe, oblivious to the life at their own feet.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". In an oriental setting, a man brings something to a woman.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". The educational programme for the future of film school.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". A woman is left behind in a bar.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". Inspired by Jean-Luc Godard's film "Contempt", the short film serves as a reflection on the state of cinema, depicting two film projectors contemplating the uncertainty of their future.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". A moment of intimacy between two girls.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". A car being driven during a downpour.

A short film made for “Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded”. Two men observe and comment on what cinema has become.

A short film made for "Venice 70 - Future Reloaded". A mother prepares a meal for her son.

A short film made for “Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded”. A desert landscape, dried-up fishes and a film studio.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". A fire, a scream and glances from different age groups.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". A man in tears after watching a film watches other people leaving the theatre.

A short film made for “Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded”. The director, laden with cameras, films himself walking around the city while reflecting on cinema.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". In a silent film, the director shows her contribution to the subject of cinema.

A short film made for "Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded". Tourists photograph and film the waterfall and the tropical landscape around them.

A short film made for "Venice 70 - Future Reloaded". A farmer who works and eats.

A short film made for ‘Venice 70 - Future Reloaded’. It shows a dancer performing oriental dances.

A short film made for “Venice 70 - Future Reloaded”. A child playing with paper-figures.