Russian Ark
Replacing the candle flames with figures of people from the Hermitage Museum. The living souls, symbolizing different historical periods, represent the fluid passage of time within the Hermitage Museum, blending history and memory in a captivating, ethereal way.
A bird’s-eye view perspective, showcasing various scenes from the Hermitage Museum. The overhead angle provides a unique look at the flowing movement of people, blending history and art in a seamless, continuous journey through time.
Six faces left abstract. The focus is on their distinct profiles, symbolizing the blend of history and identity within the film, while leaving their expressions open to interpretation.
Standing in the center of a room with a large, open door. The open doorway symbolizes a passage between history and time, echoing the film’s themes of transition and memory.
An oversized head and a small body. The exaggerated proportions emphasize the character’s significant role in guiding the narrative, symbolizing the weight of history and memory in the film.
gesturing as if telling a story. Another shadowed figure descends the stairs, unaware of whether they are alive or dead, symbolizing the blurred boundaries between life, death, and time in the film.
