Things that inspire us: La Jetée
In La Jetée, Chris Marker exclusively used still photography and sound to set the post-apocalyptic universe.
In this science-fiction story, the hero will fight against memory, mind control and destiny—both his and the human’s race—through.
The low-fi black and white aesthetic enables the story to take place more by suggestions than by actually showing any special effects.
The voice is monotone and very descriptive; the audience projects itself the reality of the narration.
Why we like it:
– If for one thing: it’s an incredible way of sketching a story. Terry Gilliam’s 12 Monkey is actually a remake of this film.
– Bare simplicity of the means: black and white photography.
– the sound of the narrator’s voice (in the french version) is haunting me for days after watching it. every. single. time.
