A short documentary film ‘Dedication of Life‘ has been officially selected in the 17th Dhaka International Film Festival (Short & Independent Category), taking place in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 10.Jan – 18.Jan 2019.
<Synopsis>
A short documentary to focus into the various aspects of life, connected by the death of a former Thai King Rama IX. The event took place on December 2017 in ‘Sanctuary of Truth’ Pattaya, Thailand, as a 1st year condolence ceremony of the King. The event created diverse mixture of religious and cultural backgrounds, connecting people through a common sympathy. Associating to the event, the film puts a focus on 3 occupations; flower artists, craftsmen, and monks. By giving an insight through the roles of their dedication, the film seeks a meaning toward what life is about. Along with the musical score, the narration is generated by artificial intelligence voice, creating an outer perspective to gaze the activities of mankind.
<In collaboration with>
Direction & Script: Acci Baba
Cinematography: Michael Saup / Acci Baba
Music: Susumu Yokota / Jun Iijima & Yuki Aida / Alphabeta
Flower Artists: plantica
Takashi Kimura / Chison Zen / Shohei Tachi / Chihiro Terakado / Chihiro Moriba / Adrian Saup
Project Coordinator: Chihiro Moriba / Phornsiri Sobsatian (S-Forest)
Typeface Design: schmitz&wiesner
A.I Narration: Amy
Produced by: plantica
10min17sec / 4K single channel video + stereo audio / 2018
