
Synopsis
From the music of American composer Colin Stetson, Hungarian filmmaker Ildikó Enyedi crafts a story of a man in a cap abound in the nighttime forest along with his pet dog. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
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