The inspiration to make this piece came to me during lockdown. As we all grappled with forced solitude, an opportunity for a journey within became apparent, a chance to face parts of ourselves we might otherwise have quelled in the hustle and bustle of daily life.
If undertaken in earnest, the journey of self acceptance promises great rewards, yet it’s only by facing our deepest fears that we can emerge on the other side, into the light. My attempt with this short film was to show the pain and beauty that are intrinsic in a transformation process, celebrating the courage it takes to follow through with our rebirth.
Directed by Marta Chierego (USA)