The Fire This Time
Mariam Ghani / United States / 2022 / European Premiere / 21 min.
synopsis
This film applies historic data to link the recent epidemic with migration, colonization and xenophobia in order to create a context for the events in the world struck with the COVID-19 pandemic. Using voice-over and collages of archival videos, photos and newspapers, a story of recurring models of human behaviour at times of crises is told, revealing an unfavourable basis of so-called civilization.“So we should be thinking about outbreaks as somehow metaphorically reminding us of the social disorder that we need to address.” (Patricia J. Williams)
biography
Mariam Ghani (* 1978) is an Afghani-American visual artist, photographer, filmmaker and activist. She graduated from New York University and School of Visual Arts. In her projects, she deals with socio-political issues. She also works as a journalist and lecturer.film details
| director: | Mariam Ghani |
| producer: | Kristen Fitzpatrick, Mariam Ghani |
| script: | Emily Eberhart, Mariam Ghani |
| editing: | Emily Eberhart |
| sound design: | Stephen McLaughlin |
| co-producer: | Alysa Nahmias |
| executive producer: | Charlotte Cook |
| skladatel: | Qasim Naqvi |
contact
Mariam Ghani / Indexical Films
mg@mariamghani.com
Film at festival
| premiere type: | European Premiere |
| festival edition: | 2022 |
| section: | Ji.hlava Online, Short Joy |
| language: | English |
| subtitles: | No Subtitle |
| colour: | Colour and B&W |
Info
| director: | Mariam Ghani |
| original title: | The Fire This Time |
| country: | United States |
| year: | 2022 |
| running time: | 21 min. |
