Michael Arlen Davis (United States), cat. Films about art
A great glimpse of Venice, with minimal detail but observed and told in a pleasing way. A great liaison between a profession of today: the kiosks, which are also part of the soul of Venice, and another ancient Venetian profession par excellence: bookbinding. Both survive and are experienced and witnessed by the protagonist who creates a great little work of art with his photographs.
Michael Arlen Davis (United States), cat. Film sull’arte
Una grande valorizzazione di uno scorcio di Venezia, un dettaglio minimo ma osservato e raccontato in maniera soave. Una grande liaison tra un mestiere d’oggi: i Chioschi, che sono anche parte dell’anima di Venezia, e un altro mestiere antico veneziano per antonomasia: la Legatoria. Entrambi sopravvivono e vengono vissuti e testimoniati dal protagonista che crea con le sue fotografie, una piccola grande opera d’arte.
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California, USA
2022
Naples, Italy
2022
South Dakota, USA
2022
Katowice, Poland
2022
Sofia, Bulgaria
2022
Caorle, Italy
2022
California, USA
2022
Michigan, USA
2022
Fine Art Photographer Charles Johnstone explores the vivid canals and ancient passageways of Venice, Italy in search of a new book project. A meditation on artistry and craft, “Remnants of Memory” celebrates beauty in the overlooked, anonymous objects we pass every day.
Remnants of Memory was screened at the 11th Session of the World Urban Forum in Katowice Poland June 26-30, 2022. Organized and convened by UN-Habitat, the World Urban Forum has become the world’s largest and most important conference on urban issues. It is held every two years, and attracts thousands of participants including ministers, mayors, policy makers, academics, activists, artists and journalists. UN-Habitat is a United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. It promotes transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance and collaborative action to leave no one and no place behind.
Producers / Director
Michael Arlen Davis
Jyll Johnstone
Producer/ Editor
Sherry Daniel
Cinematography
Christian Figueroa
Federico Rodelli
Original Score
James Everett
Cast
Charles Johnstone
Martino Mardersteig
Running Time
25m
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”[Remnants of Memory] was a wow for me…I absolutely loved every bit of it. As a lover of photography myself and someone who has traveled to Venice, it was so moving to see the beautiful city in a new light, a new perspective. Seeing the level of detail that goes into creating a book on photography was really something.”
Taylor Montalto
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Programming Director Charlotte Film Festival
“I just watched Remnants of Memory. It was beautiful and I had never watched a book being made. I loved the music, the sound of the water, watching Charlie navigate the corridors. I remember seeing the kiosks but never saw them as did Charlie. I hope you are proud of this film.”
Dr. Nadine Brinton
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DC
